The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of Child Care and Preschool Proposals

Mar 16, 2017 - The CCL is then required to visit the facility within 10 days. State Preschool programs also must follow standards set by CDE regarding classroom environment, which include a mix of health, safety, and programmatic requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3618

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

Feb 28, 2019 - In addition, since the state already provides a supplemental payment for well ‑child visits, it could make that supplemental payment contingent upon the concurrent delivery of a developmental screening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

The 2020-21 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2020 - Similarly, the WIC program and several maternal and infant health and home visiting programs would not shift to the new department. As currently proposed, the new department would include only child care programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4167

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Instead, the gains appear largely tied to the booming stock market, a situation which can change rapidly and without warning. The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - However, this fall, CDE used the recently granted authority to redirect excess funds that were set aside for a different purpose, without explicit legislative input or oversight. These actions resulted in $265  million in additional Proposition  98 spending that otherwise would have been available to address the budget shortfall.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool

Oct 27, 2022 - Any agency not meeting the targets without an approved waiver by July 1, 2026 may be put on a conditional contract. Makes Changes to Eligibility Criteria and Enrollment Priorities. Budget trailer legislation increases the income eligibility threshold for State Preschool from 75  percent of the state median income to 100  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4643

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - Proposes that, once determined to be eligible for State Preschool, children and families can remain eligible for 24 months, rather than 12  months under current law, without having to reestablish eligibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

A Review of Child Care and Preschool Program Flexibilities in Certain Counties

May 13, 2021 - The policy also reduces administrative burden without adding cost pressure, as three-year olds enrolled in State Preschool are very likely to continue to be eligible as four-year olds. Generally, income eligible four-year olds receive priority enrollment in State Preschool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Early Education

Oct 26, 2020 - Trailer legislation allows voucher providers to submit attendance records during the 2020-21 fiscal year without a parent signature if the parent is unable to sign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, providers are required to submit attendance records with a parent signature to receive reimbursement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4289

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Without an Operating Surplus, Responding to a Recession More Challenging. In our November Fiscal Outlook , we found the state has sufficient reserves to cover operating deficits in the event of a typical post‑World War II recession.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135