The 2020-21 Budget: CalWORKs Child Care Outlook

Nov 21, 2019 - State Budgets for Stage 1 Differently Than Stages 2 and 3. The funding provided for all three stages of CalWORKs child care is determined annually in the state budget process. For Stage 1 child care, the state provides the Department of Social Services an appropriation for the county single allocation block grant.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4115

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of Governor’s Preschool Slot Estimate

May 6, 2019 - DOF estimates 502,000 four-year olds will reside in the state in 2 019 ‑20. We base our estimate on DOF ’s population estimates, as the state typically relies on DOF ’s demographic estimates for state planning and budgeting purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4027

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - Beginning in 2019 ‑20, cap set to increase to 85  percent of state median income. c May count children dually enrolled in State Preschool and Head Start. Governor’s Proposal Funds More Full ‑Day Slots for Non ‑LEAs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis [Publication Details]

Mar 4, 2019 - In this report, we provide an overview of the Governor’s early education proposals, then analyze his three major proposals in this area. Specifically, we analyze his proposals to (1) fund facilities for more full‑day kindergarten programs, (2) make targeted one‑time improvements to the child care and preschool system, and (3) expand the number of full‑day preschool slots.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3956

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs [Publication Details]

Feb 28, 2019 - In this report, we evaluate three Governor's budget proposals related to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with special needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3954

The 2019-20 Budget: Governor's Proposals for Infants and Toddlers With Special Needs

Feb 28, 2019 - Although federal law allows states to establish their own eligibility criteria for early intervention, it requires each state to identify and serve all children meeting these state ‑specific criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

California's Education System: A 2019 Guide [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2019 - As you journey through the report, you will be exposed to information on everything from student diversity and achievement gaps, to student aid and borrowing, to faculty salaries and rising pension costs, to the requirements for becoming a teacher or doctor in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3924

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - In addition to required annual contributions, the Governor proposes that the state make supplemental contributions from the General Fund to the pension systems to reduce the unfunded liabilities and reduce state costs over the next few decades.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget [Publication Details]

Jan 14, 2019 - Although the Governor’s allocation to discretionary reserves represents a smaller share of resources than recent budgets, the Governor’s decision to use a significant share of resources to pay down state debts is prudent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3916

Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes

Dec 12, 2018 - The state relies on regional Alternative Payment (AP) agencies to administer certain child care programs. For these programs, the state specifically tasks AP agencies with verifying child attendance and calculating payments to providers in their regions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3908