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

May 13, 2021 - The policy also reduces administrative burden without adding cost pressure, as three-year olds enrolled in State Preschool are very likely to continue to be eligible as four-year olds. Generally, income eligible four-year olds receive priority enrollment in State Preschool.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - With this approach, providers had to serve a specified number of children to fully earn the contract. If a provider did not earn a contract, funds would be returned to the state. The 2023 ‑24 budget temporarily extended the pandemic-related reimbursement flexibility until June 30, 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

Feb 22, 2022 - Proposes that, once determined to be eligible for State Preschool, children and families can remain eligible for 24 months, rather than 12  months under current law, without having to reestablish eligibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - Under this approach, providers had to have a specified amount of attendance to fully earn their contract. Any unearned funds would be returned to the state and could be redistributed to other providers that had capacity to serve more children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Instead, the gains appear largely tied to the booming stock market, a situation which can change rapidly and without warning. The  administration appears to share some of these concerns, noting recent job losses among high ‑wage workers and the risks posed by the inherent volatility of tax receipts tied to stock market gains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - Income Eligibility A family of three must generally earn at or below $73,885. Program Duration Must operate at least 180 days per year, at least three hours per day but determined by district. Must operate at least 246 days per year, 6.5 hours per day for full ‑day program; at least 175 days per year, 3 hours per day for part ‑day program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool

Oct 27, 2022 - Any agency not meeting the targets without an approved waiver by July 1, 2026 may be put on a conditional contract. Makes Changes to Eligibility Criteria and Enrollment Priorities. Budget trailer legislation increases the income eligibility threshold for State Preschool from 75  percent of the state median income to 100  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4643