The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - LEAs are eligible to apply for funding if they have schools where at least 90  percent of students are EL/LI, or rural schools where at least 75  percent of students are EL/LI. Unlike the LCRS program, LEAs must apply for these grants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - Fellows spend 11.5 months working full ‑time for the city and are paid a yearly salary of $69,000 to $107,000. Other fellowship programs in the state also pay more but require a master ’s degree or past work experience.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2025-26 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 13, 2025 - Districts are eligible to receive funding for schools where at least 90  percent of students are EL/LI (rural schools qualify if at least 75  percent of students are EL/LI). In addition, the Governor proposes $235  million to support literacy programs, coaches, and interventions at schools where at least 94  percent of students are EL/LI.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

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

Feb 29, 2024 - As part of their renewal process, charter schools that were already operating outside of their authorizing school district were required to obtain approval from the district where their site or resource center is located.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - In addition to state General Fund and some smaller funding sources, these services are purchased in part through federal funding obtained through the Medicaid Home ‑ and Community ‑Based Services (HCBS) waiver.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Two key areas where these savings have eroded are in the managed care organization (MCO) tax package and reductions to state operations. These are described in the box below. The forthcoming Appendix 1 will also provide a full list of the solutions from the 2024 ‑25 budget package that generate savings in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - Individuals who are interested in teaching arts in an elementary school setting have various options for obtaining the necessary credentials. For example, individuals may obtain a single subject teaching credential in Art, Music, Dance, or Theater.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Sep 26, 2024 - The state is in the process of obtaining approval from the federal government to use an alternative reimbursement rate structure that is not based on regional market rates. This new rate structure is intended to apply to all child care and State Preschool providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4932

The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - Specifically, eligibility is for elementary schools that have not previously received LCRS program funding and have a student body where at least 95  percent of students are low ‑income or English learners.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

Excess ERAF: A Review of the Calculations Affecting School Funding

Mar 6, 2020 - The State Constitution requires the proceeds of the property tax to be allocated among the local agencies in the county where the revenue is collected. Recipients of property tax revenue include cities, counties, special districts, K ‑12 schools, and community colleges.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4193