The 2021-22 Budget: Transitional Kindergarten Expansion Package

Feb 5, 2021 - Work Requirement None for the part ‑day program. Working families are prioritized for the full ‑day program. Staffing Ratio 1 to 33 maximum  teacher ‑child  ratio. 1 to 24 maximum teacher ‑child ratio and 1 to 8 maximum adult ‑child ratio.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4350

The 2022-23 Budget: State Preschool

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4555

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

Feb 14, 2023 - Starting in the 2028 ‑29 school year, adults assigned to TK classrooms must either (1)  be a credentialed teacher, (2)  be  working  towards a teaching credential through any program that requires a clinical practicum experience, (3)  hold a child development permit or be a candidate for supervised practicum experience for a child development permit, or (4)  participate in certain specialized programs such as regional occupational programs with supervision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4682

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

Oct 27, 2022 - Establishes Preschool Work Group. 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

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

Apr 29, 2021 - Planning for delivering instruction and meals during long-term school closures, purchasing education technology for students, providing mental health services, and providing supplemental learning opportunities for disadvantaged students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4419

The 2023-24 Budget: Child Care Proposals

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4672

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Child Care and State Preschool

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5088

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

May 13, 2021 - Providers also receive a higher SRR for serving students with limited English proficiency and students with disabilities. Unlike the RMR, the SRR does not vary based on the geographic location the child is served.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4431

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

Nov 17, 2023 - Other State Preschool Actions Delays Requirement to Serve Additional Students With Disabilities. The 2022 ‑23 budget package required at least 5  percent of children enrolled in State Preschool programs be children with disabilities in 2022 ‑23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4817

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Update (1/16/25): A set of tables detailing various solutions and proposals has been appended to the online version of this report. They are available using the HTML link above. On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951