The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - It is possible that the Legislature will not have any information regarding the overall costs or key details of the alternative reimbursement rates prior to the constitutional deadline to pass a budget by June 15.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2023-24 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2023 - Because the State Constitution requires the state to pass a balanced budget, the Governor must propose solutions when the administration estimates the state faces a budget problem. The state has many types of solutions —or tools —for addressing a budget problem, but the most important include: reserve withdrawals, spending reductions, revenue increases, and cost shifts (for example, between funds).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4662

Final EdBudget Tables (2015)

Oct 19, 2015 - Review Exam Credit Policies The UC President is to strongly encourage UC faculty to review its policies on awarding credits to students successfully passing (1) Advanced Placement tests taken in high school and (2)  exams administered by the College Board to measure mastery of college-level material.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3299

COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care

May 14, 2020 - Test centers that administer assessments that teachers must pass to earn a credential were closed until May 1 and will have reduced capacity when they reopen. Some prospective teachers are also unable to meet their student teaching requirements, as most schools have closed for the remainder of the s chool year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231

The 2020-21 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2020 - Although only LEAs may apply, they may pass through funds to non ‑LEAs within their attendance area that offer state child care and preschool programs. Funds may be used for facilities, professional development, or equipment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4167

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

Jun 19, 2015 - We have provided information on the major provisions of the budget plan passed by the Legislature on Friday, June 19. (It does not reflect potential gubernatorial vetoes.) We will provide a more comprehensive summary of the budget plan in our annual California Spending Plan later this summer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3276

Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care

Apr 29, 2021 - Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care COVID-19 Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care Since March  2020, the federal government has passed three relief packages that assist K-12 schools and child care providers in their response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

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

Jan 14, 2019 - In 2017, Congress passed legislation that reduced the amount of the individual mandate penalty to zero, effectively making the mandate unenforceable. This change is expected to result in some —likely healthier —individuals dropping their health insurance coverage, leading to higher premiums.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916