The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals

Mar 10, 2020 - In contrast to most other subject areas for which the state has academic standards, students are not required to complete a computer science course to receive a high school diploma. However, computer science courses can be used to meet other graduation requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - The proposal would give preference to high ‑priority LEAs that seek to establish programs in education (including early education), computer science, health care, or STEM  pathways that also focus on climate resilience.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - As Figure  2 shows, the gap between California and the national average steadily closed from 2005 to 2019, but has remained relatively flat since 2019. The gap between the state and the national average is driven by the outcomes for economically disadvantaged students, which NAEP defines as students with family incomes below 130  percent of the federal poverty level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - The remaining funds were provided to postsecondary CTE programs and for state ‑level activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

Oct 24, 2022 - In the case of the computer science grants, one or more institutions of higher educa tion must partner with at least one COE to provide statewide computer science training. CDE and CCEE are to submit annual reports detailing the grant awards and activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4641

The 2018-19 Budget: Proposition 98 Education Analysis

Feb 7, 2018 - State Is Implementing New Science Standards.  In 2013, California adopted the nationally developed Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). California was a lead state partner in the development of these new standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3741

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 10, 2020 - The 2020-21 Budget: Governor’s Computer Science Proposals [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4198

K-12 Education in Context

Jan 26, 2018 - State Is Implementing New Science Standards.  California also adopted the nationally developed Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in 2013. California was a lead state partner in the development of these new standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3736

How Did California Schools Spend Common Core Implementation Funding?

Jun 10, 2016 - Majority of Information Technology Spending for Devices and Computer Accessories. Of schools ’ reported information technology spending, 69 percent was for devices (including laptops, tablets, and desktop computers) and accessories (including keyboards, assistive technology, printers, and computer carts).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3483

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce [Publication Details]

Mar 7, 2025 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2025-26 educator workforce proposals and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5012