Significant Education Bills Pass out of Appropriations Committees
Today, the Senate and Assembly Appropriations Committees acted on several major education bills pending on their “suspense files,” including bills addressing...
More good news on federal funding beyond the release of withheld funding last week
In addition to the release of the remaining $5 billion of impounded Federal school funding for this year, we saw very surprising but welcome action in the...
Feds Release $1.3 Billion for After School & Summer Programs
Today, the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget announced the conclusion of a review of the 21st Century Community Learning...
Fight to release the Federal Withholding of 2025 Funding Just Got More Interesting
This afternoon, almost a dozen key Republican U.S. Senators released a letter urging the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in federal...
State Education Funding Due Today Held Back by Trump Administration
Federal education grants totaling $6.9B, including $800M for California, suddenly withheld, impacting school budgets and key programs nationwide.
2025-26 Budget Deal Funds $1.7 Billion Discretionary Block Grant
Today, the Legislature put into print SB 121 and AB 121 , identical K-12 education trailer bills implementing the bulk of the 2025-26 State Budget K-12...
Federal Threats and an Update on President’s Proposed 2026 Budget
President Trump proposes major cuts to K-12 education in the 2026 budget, sparking concerns over funding, program eliminations, and state impacts.
Senate and Assembly Reach State Budget Agreement
CA lawmakers propose budget with $1.3B Prop 98 cut, reduced ed funding, ELOP delay, new CTE, teacher, and meal funds—litigation likely from schools.
Significant Education Bills Pass out of Appropriations Committees
Several major TK-12 education bills, including those on paid pregnancy leave, charter school reform, and LCFF changes, advanced out of California’s Appropriations Committees despite tight budget constraints.
Ethnic Studies Bill Scrapped, but Anti-Discrimination Bill Moves Forward
Ethnic studies bill AB 1468 stalls, but new anti-discrimination bill AB 715 advances unanimously amid ongoing debate and legislative compromise.
Analysis of Governor’s May Budget Revision
Governor’s May Budget Revision protects TK–12 funding but introduces deferrals and reserve draws to address a projected $12B deficit in 2025–26.
Important Education Bills Clear Deadline in Legislatureve
Several key education bills—spanning charter school reforms, literacy instruction, student safety, and school nutrition—have cleared crucial legislative deadlines and are now under fiscal review. This summary highlights the proposals still in motion and their potential impact on California’s schools.
Governor Releases Master Plan for Career Education
Explore California’s 2025 Master Plan for Career Education—a bold framework aiming to align TK-12, higher ed, and workforce training with a focus on equity, career pathways, hands-on learning, and regional collaboration.
Expansive Charter School Reform Bill Introduced
California Assembly Bill 84 proposes major reforms to charter school operations, auditing, staffing, and oversight. Here’s what you need to know.
Executive Order to Begin Dramatically Reducing the Department of Education
President signs executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. What it means for federal programs, funding, and public schools.
The Governor’s K-12 Education Budget Trailer Bill Proposals for 2024-2025
A detailed summary of Governor Newsom’s latest K-12 budget trailer bills, covering funding proposals, education reforms, and key policy shifts expected in 2024-25.
Federal Funding Freeze Raises Alarms for Student Support Programs
The Trump Administration’s funding freeze threatens programs supporting students and families. Legal challenges are expected as education leaders assess the impact.
State Board Advances 2025 Steps in Accountability Reform and Curriculum Development
The State Board advanced its 2025 education agenda with new accountability plans, curriculum updates, and a Portrait of a Graduate framework.