AB 86 Allowable Uses Assembly Bill (AB) 86 introduced two new funding streams to local educational agencies (LEAs) using Proposition 98 resources—the In-Person K-12
Deal Reached on Reopening Grants On March 1, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a deal with the Legislature had been reached to provide $2.0 billion for In-Person K-12
Biden Administration Unveils $1.9 Trillion Relief Package On the evening of Thursday, January 14, 2021, officials from President Joe Biden’s Administration unveiled the details of their touted $1.9 K-12
State Proposes New CRF Deadline Along with the proposed Budget that Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled on Friday, January 8, 2021, his Administration also released proposed K-12
Budget Certifications and Debt With the First Interim reporting period concluding at the end of this month (October 2020), many local educational agencies (LEAs) are K-12
Flexibility to Serve Free Meals Extended through End of School Year On October 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that flexibilities to allow free meals to be served to all kids are K-12
By the Way . . . CDE provides FAQs for 2020–21 Growth Funding On October 6, 2020, the California Department of Education (CDE) published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for local educational K-12
By the Way . . . Second CARES Act Reporting Window Now Open The California Department of Education (CDE) opened the second cycle of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act reporting K-12
LCFF Supplemental and Concentration Bill Clears Policy Committee In its only scheduled committee hearing to consider Assembly K–12 education bills for the year (see “ Assembly Returns with Abbreviated K-12
LCAP Deadline Extended and New Report Required at LEA Budget Adoption—Updated [Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect NEW frequently asked questions from the California Department of Education (CDE).] K-12