^[PDF] Overview of the Governor's 2006-07 Budget Proposal

Although the segments indicate that they will spend this funding in accordance with spending plans they adopted last fall, budgetary accountability is weakened because the state budget does not link this money to any specifi c need.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2006/Overview_Governor_Proposal_031506.pdf

^[PDF] Key Requirements of Race to the Top Grants: Data Systems to Support Instruction

The one-time EETT funds (not yet dispersed) could be di- rected toward improving local capabilities in this area.  Plan to report effectiveness of teacher preparation programs.  No plan exists but CALTIDES is capable of meeting this requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2009/Key_Requirements_of_Race_to_the_Top_Grants_Data_Systems_to_Support_Instruction_102809.pdf

^[PDF] Key Requirements of Race to the Top Grants: Effective Teachers and School Leaders

Could link with student achievement data, analyze results, and make publicly available. Opportunities for Increasing Competitiveness
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2009/Key_Requirements_of_Race_to_the_Top_Grants_Effective_Teachers_and_School_Leaders_111809.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Federal Race to the Top Grants

Race to the Top (RTTT) Grant Process Now Underway 2L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E August 26, 2009  Federal government has indicated it likely will link its RTTT priorities with other federal funding.  The RTTT funding could become linked to some of the one-time, formula-driven ARRA funding California is receiving.  The RTTT funding could become linked to annual ongoing federal funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2009/Overview_of_Federal_RTTT_Grants_82609.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Federal Race to the Top Grants

Race to the Top (RTTT) Grant Process Now Underway 3L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E September 29, 2009  The RTTT funding is linked to federal school improvement funding.  The RTTT funding could become linked to other annual ongo- ing federal funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2009/Overview_of_Federal_Race_to_the_Top_Grants_92909.pdf

^[PDF] Federal Education Funds: An Update and Key Issues

. $72.6 Teacher pathways Fund Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to train teachers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). 64.4 County Offi ces of Education Create regional leads to support RTTT LEAs. 32.7 Principal induction Establish a principal induction program. 20.5 Evaluation Hire contractor to evaluate RTTT effectiveness. 14.5 Evaluating teachers and principals Hire contractor
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Federal_Education_Funds_An_Update_and_Key_Issues_42010.pdf

^[PDF] Flexibility for School Districts: Recent Actions and Proposals

Proposes to ease restrictions on contracting out for noninstructional services (linked to $300 million revenue limit reduction).  Modify Substitute Teacher Policies. Proposes to remove requirements that districts give laid-off teachers priority for substitute positions and pay them at pre-layoff rates.  Streamline Teacher Personnel Processes.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Flex_School_4_8_10.pdf

^[PDF] LAO Recommendations for 2010-11 K-12 Education Budget

LAO Assessment of Governor’s Proposition 98 Funding Plan 4L E G I S L A T I V E A N A L Y S T ’ S O F F I C E March 16, 2010  Reduces school district revenue limits by $1.7 billion:  $1.2 billion linked to proposal to reduce school district noninstructional spending.  $300 million linked to proposal to ease restrictions on school districts’ ability to contract
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/LAO_Rec_2010_11_K_12_Ed_Budget.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Recent School Finance and Flexibility Actions

Proposes to ease restrictions on contracting out for noninstructional services (linked to $300 mil- lion revenue limit reduction).  Modify Substitute Teacher Policies. Proposes to remove re- quirements that districts give laid-off teachers priority for substi- tute positions and pay them at pre-layoff rates.  Streamline Teacher Personnel Processes.
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Overview_School_Finance_4_6_10.pdf

^[PDF] Overview of Governor’s Child Care Proposals

Recommendations would generate less savings than Governor but would preserve core programs.  Base reimbursement rate ceilings on 2009 RMR survey data, set rate ceilings at level state can afford.  Adopt Governor’s proposal to lower license-exempt provider rates.  Lower eligibility criteria to generate savings but preserve services for state’s neediest families.  Recommend Making Targeted
https://lao.ca.gov/handouts/education/2010/Overview_of_Govs_Child_Care_Proposals_51910.pdf