The 2022-23 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Jan 25, 2022 - Consolidates Extraordinary Cost Pools. The Governor proposes to consolidate the two existing special education extraordinary cost pools into one single cost pool. Requires Development of Special Education Addendum to the LCAP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4494

Overview of Special Education Funding Models

Dec 17, 2021 - For example, Massachusetts allocates most special education funding under a census ‑based model but also maintains an extraordinary cost pool to reimburse schools serving students with high ‑cost  services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4486

The 2021-22 Budget: Special Education Proposals

Feb 4, 2021 - Allocating preschool funding directly to districts would create additional barriers for pooling funding to coordinate these regional services. Proposal Could Increase Special Education Identification Rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4345

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98

Oct 24, 2022 - Augments Extraordinary Cost Pools. The budget provides a $14  million ongoing augmentation (for a total of $20  million ongoing) for the existing extraordinary cost pools for nonpublic school and mental health placements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4641

The 2025-26 Budget: California State University

Feb 25, 2025 - In these ways the current salary level could be narrowing the applicant pool, making it more challenging to find candidates that reflect the diversity of the state. Recent Graduates Are Paid Higher Working Directly for a Capitol or District Office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4989

Climate Change Impacts Across California - K-12 Education

Apr 5, 2022 - Are there ways the state can encourage districts and schools to establish regional risk pools to help cover costs associated with response and recovery following a climate‑driven event? Should the Legislature consider statutory changes to help districts affected by climate‑driven fluctuations in student enrollment and, consequently, state funding?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4586