The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - For example, the education code will need to be amended to shift the SPI ’s duties to the education commissioner. New positions in the SBE, CDE, and the SPI will have to be created, others deleted, and responsibilities defined.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2021-22 Budget: “Cradle to Career” Data System

Mar 26, 2021 - Most projects also contract with independent verification and validation service provid ers to monitor the technical implementation of the project, including code reviews and system testing. The figure on the next page shows the development of the PAL phases through project oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4409

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - This also would allow schools to develop a better understanding of what they must do to meet accreditation  standards. Assess Funding Level for Technical Assistance Centers. The Legislature may want to assess whether the proposed funding level for technical assistance is sufficient given the increased number of schools that will be supported on an ongoing basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - In addition, the Legislature could require LEAs to offer absent students access to additional instructional support outside of t he school day, similar to what they might currently receive through attendance recovery programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - What specific steps has CalHHS taken to fulfill its cross ‑departmental, cross ‑agency coordination role? Which state agencies and departments have been directly involved in the development of the Master Plan, and what have their unique contributions been?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - The contracted entities shall explore current California regulations and policies regarding curriculum guidance, the processes for adopting or changing curriculum standards and frameworks in California and other states, how curriculum guidance is evaluated in other states, and what additional guidance and support is provided to educators on content standards in ot her states.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - In response, the Legislature may want to consider what information or guidance the state should provide to help schools’ administrative decision‑making. For instance, the state could set clear guidelines on what particulate matter air quality levels should prompt school closures or what temperatures should shift activities indoors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - (To define capital outlay, due to the importance of the SAL in state budgeting this year, we use the more expansive definition found in Government Code 7914, rather than the traditional budgetary definition.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2022-23 Budget: California College Guidance Initiative

Feb 22, 2022 - Some  key questions for the Legislature to consider  include: What is CCGI ’s long ‑term plan for fully scaling the platform? What challenges does CCGI anticipate in reaching full implementation? How does CCGI plan to address these  challenges?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4553

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - In both cases, the difference stems from what is considered baseline spending —that is, what spending was approved in prior budgets. Specifically, the administration views the following as baseline spending: a $3  billion unallocated set ‑aside for inflation ‑related costs and a shift of $1.4  billion in authorized capital outlay projects from lease revenue bonds to cash.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662