The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Additionally, starting in July 2026, the state will begin reimbursing providers who contract directly with the state (primarily General Child Care and State Preschool providers) based on enrollment rather than attendance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: K-12 Proposals

Feb 19, 2026 - Starting the process earlier with more experienced schools also would give the state time to apply the accreditation standards to a smaller cohort of schools and determine if changes are need ed. Set More Specific Time Lines Around Accreditation Process.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5131

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - Focusing on the SPI, however, could be a reasonable starting point. This  approach would allow the Legislature to provide oversight and ensure the transition is successful before addressing other governance concerns.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165