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: 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

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

Feb 13, 2025 - The proposal does not involve any changes to certification —the statutory mechanism for ensuring the final spending level meets or exceeds the guarantee. For the state, delaying the payment would reduce costs in this year ’s budget but increase costs in the June 2026 budget if the guarantee does not drop.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - Upon completion of the two courses, Fellows receive a Certificate in Applied Policy and Government. The Center pays the tuition and fees for these seminars for all  Fellows. Capital Fellows Program Opens Doors Into State Government.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989