The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - In 2019, about 80,000 three ‑ and four ‑year olds in California were enrolled in Head  Start. Other Subsidized Programs . Through the state ’s subsidized child care programs, children can receive vouchers to attend private preschools.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

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

Apr 29, 2021 - Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care COVID-19 Overview of Federal Relief for K-12 Education and Child Care Since March  2020, the federal government has passed three relief packages that assist K-12 schools and child care providers in their response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - Since 2019 ‑20, however, State Preschool has been funded entirely from the state General Fund and no longer has to comply with federal CCDBG requirements. The state has an opportunity to revisit the state ‑level oversight and support providers receive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363

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

May 13, 2021 - In 2019 ‑20, the Legislature increased the income eligibility threshold to 85  percent of the state median income for all counties. Authorizing pilot counties to implement new policies at a smaller scale allows the state to determine whether the policy is effective and provide guidance for better statewide implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431