The Governor’s team released his state budget proposal for 2025-26. It can be found here.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Prop 98 funding: $7.5 billion above 2024-25 Budget Act, with the 2025-26 level at $118.9 billion
• 2.43% COLA for LCFF and some categorical programs ($2.5 billion)
• Discretionary Block Grant – $1.8 billion (one-time)
• Literacy and Math Coaches – $500 million (one-time)
• Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant – $378.6 million (one-time)
• Teacher Recruitment – $300 million (one-time)
• Funding for full implementation of ELOP, Universal TK, and Universal Meals
• Additional details on the Master Plan for Career Education