The state of California and all school districts are required by law to adopt a balanced budget each year. This handy fold-out calendar shows the budget cycle for school districts and the state. It includes important legal deadlines and Education Code requirements as well as an outline of the budgeting process districts follow and an overview of county office of education oversight responsibilities.

You can order a fold-out version of this calendar to be mailed to you, or view a vertically formatted table online.