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

Nov 17, 2023 - The alternative methodology would be based on a new cost study and cost estimation model. 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

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

Apr 29, 2021 - Each school district or charter school must also make publicl y available its plan for safe in-person instruction within 30 days of receiving ESSER funding. Spending Requirements for State-Level ESSER Funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2024-25 Budget: State Preschool

Apr 16, 2024 - CDE issued two types of temporary payments under this new authorit y. The first payment provided an additional $1,442 per child to providers on a one-time basis. The second payment brought 2023 ‑24 provider rates to the 87 th percentile of the RMR.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4894