The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program

Feb 20, 2025 - The ELOP funding formula is based on TK ‑6 attendance in the regular school day across the entire district, not how many of those students are enrolled in or participate in expanded learning programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4977

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - Of the total amount provided, $15 million was from federal IDEA funding and restricted to special education teacher candidates. 516.5 National Board Certified Teacher Certification Incentive Program 2021 ‑22 Provides financial awards to teachers holding National Board certifications who teach at schools at least 55 percent of students are EL/LI.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

CalFacts 2024 [Publication Details]

Dec 2, 2024 - CalFacts presents a wide range of facts and trends about the state's economy, finances, and programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4942

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - The bill required the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to establish a multiyear plan for phasing out the use of 14(c) certificates in California. By the end of the multiyear plan (once 14(c) certificates are phased out), any DDS consumers who are employed must be paid at least minimum wage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program [Publication Details]

Feb 20, 2025 - In this brief, we assess the Governor’s 2025-26 proposal for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4977

The 2025‑26 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 20, 2024 - For the prior year, the state finalizes its calculation through a process known as “certification. ” Certification involves the publication of the underlying Proposition   98 inputs and a period for public comment and review.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4940

The 2017-18 Budget: Bus Driver Training Program

Mar 10, 2017 - For example, they provide training on new safety requirements. In addition, from their West Sacramento headquarters, CDE employees verify that instructor certifications are up-to-date and instructors are complying with ongoing professional development requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3614

A Historical Review of Proposition 98

Jan 18, 2017 - Certification Has Happened a Few Times. Though the law is designed such that certification is to occur annually, the state agencies responsible for certification rarely have agreed on all aspects of the Proposition  98 calculations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3526

Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools

Feb 29, 2024 - Background In this section, we provide a brief overview of charter schools and how they are funded, as well as how charter schools are classified as nonclassroom ‑based. We then discuss the funding determination process used to determine the level of funding for these schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Oct 29, 2020 - Allows the California Department of Education (CDE) to waive several programmatic requirements for the After School Education and Safety program. Repurposes Prior Pension Payment to Reduce District Costs Over the Next Two Years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4291