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Subcommittee hears LCFF technical updates: smaller COLA, TK staffing questions and ADA timing concerns
Summary
Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst discussed Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) projections, noting a slightly lower COLA estimate than the governor’s proposal, questions about transitional kindergarten (TK) staffing costs, and attendance data timing that could alter 2024‑25 and 2025‑26 cost estimates.
Officials from the Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst’s Office and the California Department of Education briefed the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education on March 13 on technical aspects of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and related cost drivers.
DOF and CDE overview
Katie Lago Marcino of the Department of Finance reviewed the LCFF framework and the governor’s proposed increases: roughly $2.5 billion ongoing for LCFF to reflect a 2.43% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) and ADA adjustments, an additional $1.8 billion ongoing for TK expansion and…
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