Review of the Funding Determination Process for Nonclassroom-Based Charter Schools [Publication Details]

Feb 29, 2024 - In this report, we analyze the funding determination process for nonclassroom-based charter schools and make recommendations to improve the process. In addition, we highlight several key issues related to oversight of charter schools and provide recommendations for the Legislature to consider. This report is in response to a request of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4870

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

Feb 29, 2024 - Specifically, we recommend the Legislature set limits on district authorizers by district size and grade, increase minimum requirements for authorizers, and consider an alternative authorizing structure for virtual schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4870

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - The spending plan provided $1  million General Fund and authorized up to $5  million in provisional authority for continued IT project planning, pending the potential approval of federal funding. We note that the department also canceled its Reimbursement System Project, a separate IT project that first received funding in 2019 ‑20.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: Educator Workforce

Mar 7, 2025 - Individuals may also obtain additional credentials —such as the Mathematics Instructional Leadership Specialist Credential or Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization —that provide specific training related to improving instruction in math or literacy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5012

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - In addition to raising the salary level in 2025 ‑26, we recommend the Legislature adopt provisional language in the budget act authorizing an annual cost ‑of ‑living adjustment to begin in 2026 ‑27. We recommend using the CA CPI (All  Urban Consumers) as the annual inflationary measure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education [Publication Details]

Feb 15, 2024 - In this report, we assess the architecture of the Governor’s overall Proposition 98 budget and analyze his major proposals for K-12 education.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4839

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

Feb 15, 2024 - Governor’s Proposals The Governor proposes trailer bill legislation to make the following changes to the teacher credentialing and authorization process: Creates Elementary Arts and Music Education Authorization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - CDE was also given authority to use up to $25  million to establish a system of technical assistance. CDE selected Tulare COE as the lead technical assistance provider, and selected eight COEs to serve as regional technical assistance centers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

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

Mar 10, 2020 - In this post, we analyze the Governor’s proposals to increase the capacity of school districts to teach computer science. We first provide background on computer science in California schools, then describe the Governor’s proposals, assess the proposals, and offer associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4198

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

Mar 10, 2020 - Assessment State Unlikely to Issue 10,000 Additional Supplementary Authorizations. Although the computer science authorization was developed four years ago, only 151 teachers in the state have obtained the authorization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198