Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - Early college high schools partner with a community college or public university that allows students to earn a diploma and up to two years of college credit by graduation.) The remaining $100  million was available for grants of up to $100,000 to establish CCAP agreements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2022-23 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Jan 25, 2022 - This post provides background on various special education programs, describes the Governor ’s proposals related to these topics, and offers associated recommendations and issues for the Legislature to consider.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4494

The 2022-23 Budget: College and Career Proposals

Feb 23, 2022 - (The  Chancellor ’s Office originally offered seven grants but only six community colleges met minimum application requirements.) It is unclear, however, how many students began these programs, how many are still enrolled, and the progress they are making toward a high school diploma and acquiring college credits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4562

Increasing Transparency of County Office of Education Spending

Mar 14, 2024 - Many COEs meet with school districts or have public meetings to communicate to local partners the support activities that are offered. These meetings are also forums for COEs to obtain feedback on school district needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4883

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - The Center shared with us that it does not have a problem with receiving applications, but it does face challenges in getting candidates to accept offers. The Center cites that one reason candidates decline offers is due to the salary amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

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

Mar 10, 2020 - In contrast to most other subject areas for which the state has academic standards, students are not required to complete a computer science course to receive a high school diploma. However, computer science courses can be used to meet other graduation requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4198

The 2025-26 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 5, 2025 - DDS noted that, in order to offer this service, providers must have skilled staff capable of offering customized employment approaches beyond traditional job coaching. In light of this required level of skill, some RCs and providers have expressed interest in receiving technical assistance to better understand and implement CCP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5008

The 2025-26 Budget: School Nutrition

Mar 4, 2025 - The Governor ’s budget also proposes $150  million one ‑time Proposition  98 funding for grants to increase capacity for offering freshly prepared meals on ‑site. We recommend the Legislature reject this proposed funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5001

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

Feb 13, 2025 - If at least 75 percent of the students in a district are English learners or from low‑income families (EL/LI), the district receives a higher funding rate and must offer the program to all students in grade 6 or below.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4963

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

Oct 24, 2022 - Those with an EL/LI share of less than 75  percent will be required to offer the program and provide access to all EL/LI elementary school students, though their rates would continue to vary depending on the amount of funding available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4641