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School Funding and California’s State Budget Process

Every year, California’s governor and Legislature adopt a state budget that provides a framework and funding for vital public services and systems — from child care and health care to housing and the safety net to colleges and TK-12 schools (transitional kindergarten through 12th grade). But the state budget is about more than dollars …

Q&A: How California Funds Universal Transitional Kindergarten

California’s expansion of Transitional Kindergarten is backed by a significant state investment, with TK funding distributed through the state’s school funding formula and adjusted based on student attendance. However, multilingual TK students are not yet fully captured in the funding formula. California has made a significant investment to expand access to early education …

Child Care & Preschool

Should Voters Approve Proposition 2? How California’s Rainy Day Fund Would Be Updated

Proposition 2 on the November 2026 ballot would change the rules for California’s rainy day fund to build a larger reserve and better protect core public services during budget emergencies, such as an economic downturn. Prop. 2 also would expand the types of state debt that could be repaid with General Fund revenues …

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Should Voters Approve Prop. 3? How Top Tax Rates Have Helped Californians

A Look at What California's Top Tax Rates Have Funded — and What's at Risk if Voters Don't Approve Prop. 3

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Taxes & Revenue

First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2026-27 May Revision

Stronger-than-expected revenues do not solve all of the state’s challenges. The 2026–27 budget is Governor Newsom’s last opportunity to fully respond to the harmful federal cuts enacted through H.R. 1.

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California’s Rainy Day Fund and Other Budget Reserves Overview

California’s state budget reserves, including the “rainy day fund” and other reserve accounts, serve as a financial safety net for services like education, health care, and child care during economic downturns. The rules for depositing and withdrawing funds are complex, and policymakers should consider reforms, such as excluding reserve deposits from the Gann …

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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 California Budget

Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposed 2026-27 California state budget on January 9, projecting a small and manageable deficit of $2.9 billion. The governor’s proposal projects $42.3 billion in additional revenue across the “budget window” (fiscal years 2024-25 to 2026-27) compared to projections made last June in the enacted budget. The $248.3 …

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Guide to the California State Budget Process

A comprehensive guide to the California state budget process: we provide an overview of the year-round state budget cycle, detail the roles of the key players, and lay out the timeline for state budgeting as well as opportunities for input. Our hope is that this guide makes the state budget process more accessible for policy staff, advocates, and the media, as well as to broaden participation in the budget debate.

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