May Revise has come! Governor Newsom delivered his May Revision of the California state budget on May 14th, and it’s his last before he is termed out of office. We are grateful for our Governor’s continued commitment to education and are thrilled to see his ongoing investment in Expanded Learning funding!

In his own words, the Governor made his vision clear: “Afterschool for all as well as summer school for all.” This May Revise proposes a balanced budget and comes on the heels of revenues that are $16.5 billion higher than projected in January, giving California a stronger footing to protect the programs our kids and families depend on. 

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. 

May Revise Budget Impacts on Expanded Learning

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

• Maintains proposed increasing funding for ELO-P by $62.4M for ELO-P to provide a guaranteed $1,800 per pupil for Tier 2 LEAs to stabilize the rate, bringing the total ongoing funding for ELO-P to $4.7 billion. 
• Maintains existing reimbursement rates for ASES and 21st CCLC programs.

In addition to maintaining the ELO-P increase, see this CA Budget & Policy Center report about other educational program increases.

Details on departmental budgets under the May Revision can be found here. 

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: 05/14/2026) Trailer Bill outlines proposed changes:

• No additional changes to Expanded Learning. See our January post for proposed ELO-P changes.

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.