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

Mar 16, 2017 - In developing the revised plan, the budget act directed CDE to (1)  retain funding for R &Rs, LPCs, and licensing enforcement and (2)  prioritize the rest for QRIS. The intent is for the state to submit a revised expenditure plan to the federal government upon enacting the 2017 ‑18 Budget Act .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3618

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

Jan 13, 2020 - The constitution also requires the state to make deposits into a Proposition   98 r eserve when a series of conditions are met. Under the administration ’s estimates, the balance of the Proposition   98 r eserve would reach $ 487  m illion at the end of 2020 ‑21.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - We have heard from stakeholders that the general unpredictability of how many hours of care a family would ultimately use in any given month may dete r some child care providers from enrolling families that receive vouchers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

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

Apr 29, 2021 - Simila r to the CARES Act, the state can use these funds on emergency needs related to education. California received $154  million for statewide emergency needs under GEER. Any private school funds remaining after six months also may be used for statewide emergency needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

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

Jan 14, 2019 - The Governor ’s budget proposes to extend full ‑scope Medi ‑Cal coverage to all young adults ages 19 t hrough 25 r egardless of immigration status. Most of these individuals do not have full health insurance coverage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

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

Feb 28, 2019 - (The proposed $ 60 r ate per screening is equal to the rate currently paid for developmental screenings administered under Medi ‑Cal fee ‑for ‑service.) Associated costs would be covered by a combination of Proposition   56 t obacco tax revenues and federal funding for Medi ‑Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3954

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

May 14, 2020 - Most notably in special education, the Secretary recommended extending the time frame for toddlers with disabilities to be evaluated fo r school-based services and waiving service requirements associated with federal scholarships for special education teachers and staff.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231