The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Before accounting for discretionary choices, the budget position under the administration ’s estimates is similar to what it was under our November estimates. That is, both of our offices have assessed that the budget is roughly balanced.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - AP agencies ’ primary voucher ‑related responsibilities are to determine a family ’s eligibility for child care, make payments to the child care provider of a family ’s choice, and ensure families and providers are complying with state rules and regulations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - The Legislature could instead decide to give low ‑income families the choice of attending TK or State Preschool. Alternatively, the Legislature could direct State Preschool to exclusively serve three ‑year olds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350