^[PDF] Improving Alternative Education in California

ChAptEr 1: A BrIEf ovErvIEw of AltErnAtIvE progrAms State law authorizes three types of alterna- tive schools that are targeted primarily at high school students: continuation schools, com- munity day schools, and community schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/alternative_educ/alt_ed_020707.pdf

^[PDF] Baldwin Hills Conservancy: Meeting Objectives; More Work to Be Done

Thus, this acquisition serves to link west-lying Ballona Creek, KHSRA, and east-lying neighborhoods. Projects such as the “Weeds to Wonder” living laboratory, habitat steward training, and the “Environmental Interpretation Initiative” foster use of the Bald- win Hills as an educational resource.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/baldwin_hills/baldwin_hills_032707.pdf

^[PDF] In particular, school districts could use the new

In particular, school districts could use the new online information system to help them select programs to pilot, potentially reduc- ing their review costs and enhancing the likeli- hood those programs would meet their needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/instruct_material/instruct_material_052407.pdf

^[PDF] Improving State Nursing Programs to Ensure an Adequate Health Workforce

Encourage Fuller Use of Existing Facilities We recommend the Legislature link fund- ing for new nursing facilities to programs’ use of existing facilities in order to encourage more efficient use of resources and more options for students.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/nursing/nursing_052907.pdf

^[PDF] Supplemental Report of the 2007 Budget Act: 2007-08 Fiscal Year

The State Controller shall provide to the Depart‑ ment of Finance, the chairs of the fiscal committees of both houses of the Legisla‑ ture, the chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and the Legislative Ana‑ lyst the following reports regarding the Unclaimed Property Program: (a) By March 1, 2008, a report on the implementation of ACS Wagers UPS 2000 software, including progress toward
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/supp_report/supp_rpt_2007.pdf

^[PDF] California Tribal Casinos: Questions and Answers

Balancing state and tribal interests, IGRA generally requires that states and tribes enter into compacts to authorize the types of gambling commonly associated with tribal casinos today—such as slot machines—when state law permits similar gambling operations in any other context.
https://lao.ca.gov/2007/tribal_casinos/tribal_casinos_020207.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of the 2008-09 May Revision

The Governor, as well as several industry experts, have attributed at least a part of this sales lag to the lack of flexibility granted the Lottery Com‑ mission in its initiative statute to adapt to changes in the state’s economy, demographics, and gam‑ bling marketplace.
https://lao.ca.gov/2008/bud/may_revise/may_revise_051908.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of the Governor's Special Session Proposals

As this list suggests, we encourage the state to link reduced state funding either to reduced local costs or increased local revenue. In contrast, the administration’s approach is likely to leave some districts drawing down their local reserves to backfill midyear cuts that cannot realistically be achieved.
https://lao.ca.gov/2008/bud/nov_revise/nov_revise_overview_111108.pdf

^[PDF] From Cellblocks to Classrooms: Reforming Inmate Education to Improve Public Safety

Link the pay scale for inmate jobs to educational attainment. For example, could require attainment of a General Education Development (GED) certification before an inmate can be assigned to highest paying prison jobs, such as Prison Industries Authority.
https://lao.ca.gov/2008/crim/inmate_education/inmate_education_021208.pdf

^[PDF] A New System of Support for Low-Performing Schools

Linking Funding With Reform Activities. As shown in Figure 13, funding would be linked to the size and scope of the reform team needed to assist a district. Our cost estimate of one reform leader reflects the cost of an experienced school 24 L e g i s L a t i v e a n a L y s t ’ s O f f i c e a n L a O R e p O R t administrator.
https://lao.ca.gov/2008/edu/low_performing_schools/lowperforming_schools_0608.pdf