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

Apr 29, 2021 - In addition to the activities allowed under the CARES Act, the CRRSAA explicitly allows ESSER funds to be used for three new activities: (1)  addressing learning loss among disadvantaged students, (2)  repairing and improving school facilities, and (3)  improving indoor air quality in schools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Early Education

Oct 26, 2020 - Figure 2 Changes in Child Care and Preschool Spending 2020 ‑21 (In Millions) Adds temporary AP slots starting July 1, 2020 — Adds ongoing AP slots starting July 1, 2020 — Rescinds infrastructure and workforce development funds — Provides federal CARES Act funds for 2019 ‑20 COVID ‑19 expenses — Makes CalWORKs caseload and average cost ‑of ‑care adjustments — Reimburses voucher providers for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4289

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - Similar to all other K ‑12 students, TK students generate attendance ‑based funding through the Local Control Funding Formula. In 2019 ‑20, the state served 89,000 students through TK. Head Start. Many schools and community ‑based organizations operate Head Start —a school readiness program for children ages three to five.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

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

May 14, 2020 - Average daily attendance is used to allocate funding from the Local Control Funding Formula and special education, which comprise the vast majority of state funding to schools. Funding for Cleaning and Supplies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - Similar to all other K ‑12 students, TK students generate attendance ‑based funding through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). In 2018 ‑19, 91,000 students in California were enrolled in TK. Districts Have Option to Serve Younger Children in TK.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

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

Jan 14, 2019 - The Governor ’s budget also includes a few augmentations designed to improve support for districts not meeting the goals of their Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) —another linchpin reform of the prior administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

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

Jan 13, 2020 - For K ‑ 12 e ducation, the budget includes $1. 2  b illion for the Local Control Funding Formula, which reflects funding for the COLA offset by a 0. 3  p ercent attendance decline. For community colleges, the Governor ’s largest ongoing proposal is $ 199  m illion to cover the COLA and 0. 5  p ercent enrollment growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - If interested in creating an even stronger incentive for full ‑day programs, consider reducing the part ‑day per ‑student kindergarten rate under the Local Control Funding Formula over a three ‑year period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956