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

Apr 29, 2021 - Similar to the first two federal packages, ARP requires states accepting ESSER funds to maintain their support for K-12 education and higher education for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Unlike the CARES Act or CRRSAA, ARP also limits funding reductions for school districts and schools with the most low-income students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - These proposals include: $ 250  m illion one ‑time Proposition  98 General Fund for per ‑pupil grants to school districts that will serve additional TK students who have their fifth birthday after December  2.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - The expiration of the family fee waiver likely will create barriers to care for low ‑income families who are not able to afford family fees. (Families that began receiving subsidized child care during the pandemic may not be aware that the state has typically assessed fees.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

The 2023-24 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool Proposals

Feb 14, 2023 - Note: Some school districts may allow younger students who do not meet the criteria above to enroll in transitional kindergarten. These students do not generate state funding until their fifth birthday and must turn five before the end of the school year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4682

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - At full implementation in 2025 ‑26, a child who has their fourth birthday by September 1 will be eligible for TK, making the grade available to all four ‑year olds. Schools Must Provide Services for Students With Disabilities Beginning at Age Three.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

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

May 13, 2021 - The state determines many programmatic aspects, such as who is eligible for the programs and how much providers receive for reimbursement. For example, state law specifies that, to be eligible for subsidized child care, children must be under the age of 13 and from a family with an income at or below 85  percent of the state median income ($73,885 for a family of three).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431