The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - With a new Governor to take office next year, we recommend the Legislature not get entangled with any new compact. Instead, we recommend the Legislature make funding decisions for each segment each year based upon the best information available at that time and the state ’s overall budget condition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - A few of these existing opportunities are: UC faculty have access to teaching and learning centers where they receive support related to course redesign and creating more inclusive pedagogy to improve student outcomes, including in STEM courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - As the Legislature prepares for potential out ‑year deficits, it likely will want to begin identifying where efficiencies can be achieved and duplicative or overlapping programs can be streamlined. MCS Does Not Target Aid Based on Financial Need.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Recruitments for the 2026 ‑27 cycle may proceed on a limited basis where positions address critical needs or are supported by specific funding sources. Growth in UC Salary Spending Has Been Driven Mostly by Workforce Expansion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143