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

May 13, 2021 - These providers, referred to as direct contract providers, receive the Standard Reimbursement Rate (SRR) w hich is set annually in the state budget. The SRR is adjusted by length of care and age of child.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - Clarifying the role of State Preschool would ensure the state ’s existing programs operate in alignment to best serve children and their families. Some One ‑Time Support Seems Reasonable to Support Districts in Meeting Expansion Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - Since school districts are directly responsible for providing special education services to their students, they will find it easier to refer students to their State Preschool program and ensure that providers are coordinating with special education experts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - With this approach, providers had to serve a specified number of children to fully earn the contract. If a provider did not earn a contract, funds would be returned to the state. The 2023 ‑24 budget temporarily extended the pandemic-related reimbursement flexibility until June 30, 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894

Options for Modifying the State Child Care Tax Credit

Apr 7, 2016 - Compared to option  3, option  4 would provide filers earning less than $40,000 per year a somewhat smaller benefit while providing filers earning between $40,000 and $100,000 a somewhat larger benefit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3417

The 2019-20 Budget: Early Education Analysis

Mar 4, 2019 - Previously, to be income eligible (for both entering and exiting the program), parents were required to earn below 70  p ercent of the 2007 SMI ($42,216 for a family of three). Family Reporting Requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3956

Child Care Attendance Records: Comparing Paper and Electronic Processes

Dec 12, 2018 - Lack of Use to Date Means No Clear Best Practices. Since no AP agency currently has a comprehensive electronic attendance record collection or storage process, minimal information is available on how to develop such a system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3908

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Nov 17, 2023 - (Refer to the Supplemental Report of the 2023‑24 Budget Act for more detail.) Other Child Care Actions Pauses Child Care Slot Expansion by One Year. The 2021 ‑22 budget agreement included a plan to add 200,000 child care slots by 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4817

California's Education System: A 2019 Guide [Publication Details]

Feb 6, 2019 - We hope the report is a helpful reference guide for you. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3924

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - Under this approach, providers had to have a specified amount of attendance to fully earn their contract. Any unearned funds would be returned to the state and could be redistributed to other providers that had capacity to serve more children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024