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

Feb 28, 2019 - In other instances, parents may become discouraged even after their children are deemed eligible for services because they are unable to find providers who accept their insurance (including Medi ‑Cal), are willing to provide services in the families ’ homes (as encouraged by federal law), or whose clinics are within reasonable travel distances.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes

Dec 12, 2018 - For providers who care for children with parents who have consistent, unchanging work schedules, the contents of the attendance record are not used to calculate the providers’ payment. In these cases, the amount paid is based on the hours of care the family is eligible to receive, as determined annually by the AP agency.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3908

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

Feb 24, 2016 - Under our recommendation, we believe many of these providers would shift to accepting voucher clients. Though accepting vouchers is a somewhat less predictable business model for them than direct contracting, Title 22 centers and homes have been operating under a voucher –based business model for decades.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3367

The 2020-21 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2020 - Given OPSC will not accept applications for the new version of the Kindergarten Facility Grant Program until April 2020, the state has little information regarding the demand from LEAs for this purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4167

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - Some programs, for example, accept all eligible children, while other programs have waiting lists or have a fixed set of services that may not necessarily meet families ’ needs. Recommendations Fund Fewer New Slots in 2019 ‑20, Start Them Midyear.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956

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

May 14, 2020 - Essential workers who exceed existing income eligibility requirements receive last priority. Classroom Size Caps. For child care providers, the state has temporarily limited the number of children that can be served in one room.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231

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

Apr 29, 2021 - Similar to the first two federal packages, ARP requires states accepting ESSER funds to maintain their support for K-12 education and higher education for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Unlike the CARES Act or CRRSAA, ARP also limits funding reductions for school districts and schools with the most low-income students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - These proposals include: $ 250  m illion one ‑time Proposition  98 General Fund for per ‑pupil grants to school districts that will serve additional TK students who have their fifth birthday after December  2.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - The expiration of the family fee waiver likely will create barriers to care for low ‑income families who are not able to afford family fees. (Families that began receiving subsidized child care during the pandemic may not be aware that the state has typically assessed fees.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

The 2023-24 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool Proposals

Feb 14, 2023 - Note: Some school districts may allow younger students who do not meet the criteria above to enroll in transitional kindergarten. These students do not generate state funding until their fifth birthday and must turn five before the end of the school year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4682