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

Nov 20, 2024 - Whereas Test 2 and Test  3 build upon the amount of funding provided the previous year, Test 1 links school funding to a minimum share of General Fund revenue. The  Constitution sets forth rules for comparing the tests, with one of the tests becoming operative and used for calculating the guarantee that year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4940

The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - The Common Cloud Data Platform demonstration project provides an opportunity for the Chancellor ’s Office to develop and test the platform with a small group of districts, assess the outcomes, and apply the lessons learned toward future decisions about expanding the platform.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 16, 2022 - For any given year, the relationship between the guarantee and General Fund revenue generally depends on which Proposition  98 test is operative and whether another test could become operative with higher or lower revenue.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the May Revision Education Proposals

May 15, 2017 - For example, if state revenue were to come in higher than projected, Test  2 might become operative and the Test  3 supplemental appropriation would be irrelevant. On the other hand, if the state entered a recession, the size of the supplemental payment otherwise required could be even larger.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3670

Interim Evaluation of Community College Basic Skills Transformation Grants

Dec 5, 2019 - Students Previously Assessed Based on Standardized Tests. Traditionally, students were assessed as prepared or unprepared for college ‑level courses based on standardized tests. Students were required to take these tests prior to enrolling in community college courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4120

Initial Review of CSU's Early Start Program [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2014 - To this end, we recommend the Legislature consider authorizing a broader series of studies on: (1) the appropriateness of CSU’s placement exams and cut scores, (2) whether CSU is accepting students who fall outside its eligibility pool (the top one-third of high school graduates), (3) the rigor of college preparatory coursework in California high schools and the timing of test
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2820

The 2020-21 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 27, 2020 - In December 2019, the project completed its first major release —an interface for students to manage their financial aid applications and awards —following a two ‑month delay to allow for additional testing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4182

Evaluation of the California Community College Teacher Credentialing Partnership Pilot Program

Mar 29, 2023 - Demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics, which can be done by passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Demonstrate knowledge in the subject or subjects they intend to teach, which can be done by passing the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4755

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - This would allow time for schools to ramp up testing capabilities an d address other implementation issues with a smaller group of students and staff. Alternatively, the Legislature could direct resources to expanding statewide testing capacity and infrastructure that would allow schools to more easily access routine testing as a way to support school reopening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2019-20 Budget: California Student Aid Commission's Grant Delivery System Modernization Project

Apr 24, 2019 - Of this amount, $5.3 million would go to vendors to develop and test the new system, conduct project management, and provide related staff training. The remaining funds would go toward hardware, initial software licensing, and required services from other state agencies (including CDT for project oversight).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4013