LAO

November 17, 2021

$20 billion more projected in early forecast for 2022-23 funding for K-14 schools

Legislative Analyst's Office forecasts rocketing state revenues will provide K-12 schools and community colleges with $102.7 billion.

John Fensterwald

April 26, 2021

California's school district accountability plans need more rigorous review by county leaders

In the absence of effective oversight, too many districts' local control and accountability plans, or LCAPs, focus more on compliance with the letter of the law than on improving outcomes for their students.

Steve Rees

November 20, 2020

Surprise: a big windfall for California schools; Rx for reviving civics education

LAO's deputy analyst on why K-14 schools can expect a big surplus, not cuts, next year. Plus, a study confirms schools minimize civics ed – at their peril.

EdSource staff

January 31, 2017

Creating a debt-free college program would cost state an estimated $3.3 billion

California's public colleges and universities are among the most affordable, but many students still graduate with significant debt.

Fermin Leal

November 16, 2016

Budget analyst forecasts good year for California schools, but uncertain beyond that

The new Legislative Analyst’s Office projection for 2017-18 includes funding from Proposition 55.

John Fensterwald

September 1, 2015

School groups pursue compromise on budget reserves

The bill sets a higher limit and exempts small districts from the current cap.

John Fensterwald

January 20, 2015

Report says LCAPs need tighter focus

Calling the new state-mandated local accountability plans “a daunting undertaking,” the Legislative Analyst’s Office called on the Legislature to allow school districts to write more focused annual plans for achievement.

John Fensterwald