The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Feb 24, 2016 - In 2015 –16 , the state allocated about $70  million for this purpose. More recently, the state has worked with local consortia to establish local Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) in some areas of the state, using a mix of federal, state, and local resources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3367

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

Apr 7, 2016 - Proposition  98 establishes a minimum funding guarantee for schools and community colleges that is in part based on state revenue. When state revenue decreases, it is usually the case that required spending on schools decreases as well.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3417

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit [Publication Details]

Apr 7, 2016 - Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit [Publication Details] Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit Format: HTML Description: The Child and Dependent Care Expenses Credit (“child care tax credit” or “credit”) is a provision of the state income tax code that allows filers with income below $100,000 to reduce their tax liability by a percentage of their eligible child care expenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3417

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Child Care and Preschool)

Jun 19, 2015 - Due to the differential rate increase to the part-day State Preschool rate described below, the new part- and full-day State Preschool rates will be higher than the SRR. Regional Market Rates (RMR) Increase by 4.5 Percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3276

Recent Congressional Action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) [Publication Details]

Jan 23, 2018 - Updated 2/9/18: On Friday, February 9, 2018, Congress appropriated additional funding for CHIP through FFY 2026-27 at states' traditional cost share which, in California, is 35 percent. No changes were made to the previous reauthorization of CHIP funding through FFY 2022-23, discussed in this post.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3734

Final EdBudget Tables (2015)

Oct 19, 2015 - Required actions (1) The UC Regents are required to consider state employee compensation when considering compensation for employees in its “Senior Management Group. ” At a minimum, the UC Regents are required to consider comparable positions designated as “state officers ” (such as the Governor, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and a Member of the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3299

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 2012-13 Budget: The Governor's CalWORKs and Child Care Proposals [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2012 - These savings would be achieved by imposing stricter limits on which families are eligible to receive which types of services, as well as lowering state payments for CalWORKs recipients and child care providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2570

Restructuring California's Child Care and Development System [Publication Details]

Apr 4, 2014 - Given the serious shortcomings of the state's child care and development system, we recommend the Legislature fundamentally restructure it. Our report lays out a plan for a new, simplified, more rational system that treats similar families similarly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2991

The 2011-12 Budget: Child Care and Development [Publication Details]

Jan 24, 2011 - Consistent with these principles, we recommend the Legislature reject the Governor’s proposal to cut state subsidies by 35 percent, reconsider the Governor’s proposal to restore CalWORKs Stage 3 child care, and approve —perhaps in modified form —his proposals to change eligibility criteria and reduce administrative and support activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2394