Report Funding Formulas for California Schools III: An Analysis of Governor Brown’s Weighted Pupil Funding Formula By Jon Sonstelie, Heather Rose, Margaret Weston May 1, 2012 In January 2012, Governor Brown proposed a new system for allocating funds among school districts. Using the PPIC School Finance Model, this paper compares this proposal with the status quo. This comparison highlights the governor’s priorities—in particular, providing substantially greater resources to districts with high percentages of disadvantaged students. View latest update in response to the May budget revision. This research was supported with funding from The Silver Giving Foundation and the Stuart Foundation.
Report Declining Enrollment in California Schools: Fiscal Challenges and Opportunities in the Coming Decade By Paul Warren, Julien Lafortune Feb 12, 2020 Statewide K–12 enrollment is projected to fall 7% over the next 10 years. Districts with declining enrollment face fiscal pressures, as state funding is tied to the number of students they serve. Enrollment declines also have important implications for the state budget.
event Special Education Funding in California Nov 29, 2016 About the ProgramCalifornia's special education system is vast, expensive, and operates under a unique legal framework. Calls for reform are currently focused on improving how this system is organized and financed throughout the state. PPIC researcher Paul Warren will provide an overview of the current system and a panel of experts will discuss pathways toward reform. This research was supported with funding from the Dirk and Charlene Kabcenell Foundation and the Stuart Foundation.
press release Most Want More Higher Education Funding—But Oppose Raising Student Fees or Taxes Dec 1, 2014
blog post Video: Californians’ Views of K–12 Education By Linda Strean Apr 26, 2016 Most Californians say state funding for their local public schools is inadequate, and most favor ballot proposals likely to increase it, according to PPIC’s 12th annual survey on Californians and education.
Report COVID-19 Emergency Funding and California’s Higher Education Systems By Jacob Jackson, Kevin Cook, Darriya Starr Nov 16, 2022 Federal dollars offered timely, substantial support to the state’s higher education systems during the worst of the pandemic. Funding for students, online instruction, and social distancing measures made up key spending allocations.
press release Around Half Would Vote Yes on a State Bond Measure to Pay for School Construction Projects Apr 10, 2024
