Category: Legislative Analysts Office 2
Why California universities are still ‘on edge’ after Newsom proposed large budget increases
UC Berkeley students stroll around campus near the landmark Sather Gate. Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource Top Takeaways Gov. Gavin […]
January 21, 2026
Betting on the bubble: Legislative analysts say Newsom overestimating AI revenue
Credit: Kirby Lee / AP Top Takeaways The governor is too optimistic in assuming $42 billion in higher revenues, with […]
January 15, 2026
Legislative Analyst’s Office criticizes Newsom’s education budget for risky funding practices
Sen. John Laird, D-Santa Cruz, right, listens as Ken Kapphahn of the Legislative Analyst’s Office critiques Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed […]
June 3, 2025
First forecast for 2025-26 school funding: More money with a twist
Credit: Kirby Lee / AP Higher revenues than Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators predicted will likely produce a modest increase […]
November 21, 2024
Dozens of fixes proposed to deter more mega-cases of charter school fraud
A multi-ethnic group of elementary age children are playing with blocks in class at their desks. Credit: Christopher Futcher / […]
May 7, 2024
Public school choice exists in California, but few districts offer it
A Walnut Valley Unified kindergarten teacher shows her students a book during class. Credit: Walnut Valley Unified / Facebook An […]
April 11, 2024
Legislative analyst projects bigger funding drop for schools, community colleges
Credit: Alison Yin / EdSource The Legislative Analyst’s Office is warning superintendents and school boards working on their next year’s […]
February 26, 2024