May Revise has come! After the Governor delivered his May Revision presentation on May 10th, more details were shared, and much discussion ensued.

We are grateful for our Governor’s commitment to education and are happy to see Expanded Learning funding protected! 

“I want to see us preserve the progress we’ve made on Community Schools, Preschool, Afterschool, and Summer school for all. The work we’re doing is nation-leading in the education space.” -Gavin Newsom.

In the governor’s May Revision, we saw that he proposed a $288 billion spending plan with an updated projected shortfall of $27.6 billion, which dropped from the $37 billion he proposed in January’s proposal. 

What is the May Revise?

The May Revision, also known as the May Revise, is an update to the governor’s proposed budget released in January. This revision reflects an updated economic and revenue outlook that affects us all. California state law states it must be released before or on May 14th. 

This high-level summary indicates changes to the January proposal; it is not detailed and does not include all budget items. 

May Revise Budget Impacts on Expanded Learning

The Governor’s May Revision Budget reflects his commitment to Expanded Learning Programs.

• Maintains $4 billion in ongoing funding for ELO-P (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program).
• Maintains existing reimbursement rates for ASES and 21st CCLC programs.

Details on departmental budgets under the May Revision can be found here. Details of the California Department of Education budget can be found here (pages 12 and 15 indicate the budget line items for Expanded Learning funding streams).

What are the next steps in our State Budget Process?

Our Legislature will continue to conduct budget hearings and develop a budget plan to ensure a budget bill passes before June 15. The Governor has until the end of June to sign or veto the budget bill. 

Understanding Budget Trailer Bills

The Governor’s proposed budget in January typically requires changes to existing law in order to implement these budget changes. If changes are necessary, separate budget implementation bills or “trailer bills” are introduced in order to implement the change. 

Here’s what you need to know about “trailer bills” at this point in the budget process.

• Trailer bills are organized by issue areas such as “K-12”, “higher education”, and “housing.” 
• Trailer bills are heard concurrently with the Budget Bill and move through the Assembly and Senate budget committees.
• Trailer bills are NOT beholden to the June 15th Budget Act deadline or the regular budget committee deadlines.
• Trailer bills take effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature and typically only require a majority vote.

May Revise Budget Trailer Bill Impacts on Expanded Learning 

The K-12 Omnibus (May Revision) (updated: 05/14/2024) Trailer Bill outlines proposed changes to ELO-P:

• Current Law: Funds received during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 fiscal years may be expended or encumbered by June 30, 2024. New: Encumbered funds need to be expended by September 30, 2024 or they will be returned to the state. (Corrected June 11)
• Commencing with the 2023-24 fiscal year, any funds appropriated must be expended by June 30 of the fiscal year following the fiscal year in which the appropriation is made. Any funds NOT expended by the school district or charter school by the end of this period shall be returned to the state.
• It is the intent of the Legislature starting in the 2025-26 fiscal year and annually thereafter, school districts and charter schools shall annually declare their operational intent to run an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P).
• To the extent possible, any available funds may be reallocated to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) with an unduplicated pupil population (UPP) of less than 75%.

Additionally, it is now proposed that implementation of the Attendance Recovery proposal would be delayed to begin July 1, 2025. See more details on this proposal in our previous newsletter by clicking here.

Additional Resources to Support Your Learning & Work

• Learn who your California representatives are by clicking here.
• Learn who your members in U.S. Congress by clicking here.
• Learn more about how the California State Government works from CalMatters.
• Glossary of State Budget Terms by California Budget & Policy Center.
• Get familiar with more California and General Policy Resources on our website.