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

Apr 29, 2021 - American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP was signed into law on March  11, 2021 and provides the largest round of funding, totaling $168.1  billion for K-12 and higher education and $39.6  billion for child care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 28, 2025 - One goal of the change was to address concerns that —because the SRR is not adjusted by region —direct contract providers in many high ‑cost counties received lower rates than voucher ‑based providers funded through the RMR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5024

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

Nov 17, 2023 - We understand that the cost study and model would consider costs to comp ly with program requirements (such as health and safety standards, staffing requirements, and licensing requirements), provide high-quality care, and provide higher compensation to staff relative to current levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4817

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

May 13, 2021 - The American Institutes for Research estimates 483,000 eligible infants and toddlers are not receiving subsidized child care. State Funds Child Care Providers Using Two Different Rates. The state funds subsidized child care programs through either vouchers or direct contracts (see Figure  1).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 9, 2023 - Based on recent declines in Proposition 64 revenue, we think there is a high risk that revenue levels will come in lower than the Governor’s budget assumption. (We will update our Proposition 64 revenue assessment in late February.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - The second step is to expand TK for all four ‑year olds, first prioritizing four ‑year olds in high ‑poverty areas. The third step is to phase in preschool for all income ‑eligible three ‑year olds. Governor ’s Budget Provides $500   Million One Time to Support Transitional Kindergarten Expansion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

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

Jan 13, 2025 - 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 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Child Care and Preschool

Oct 27, 2022 - Trailer legislation requires the Superintendent to convene a work group of stakeholders that will provide recommendations for increasing access to high-quality preschool programs and updating preschool standards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4643

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

Feb 14, 2023 - In 2021 ‑22, $100  million Proposition  98 General Fund was provided as a competitive grant for LEAs to increase the number of highly qualified State Preschool and  TK teachers. School District Reports Give Snapshot of TK Expansion Plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4682

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - In February 2021, DSS released a transition plan guide, an overview document that responds at a high level to the key questions identified in statute. Governor ’s Proposal Shifts $3   Billion in Local Assistance Funds for Child Care and Nutrition Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363