The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5168

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Care and State Preschool

Mar 19, 2026 - Slots are limited to budget appropriation. 80 Emergency Child Care Bridge Provides temporary child care services to children in foster care system and under age 13. Child care services are temporary until family finds longer ‑term child care solution. d 3,245 a Unless otherwise specified, child must be under age
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5168

Assessing a Shift to Enrollment-Based School Funding

Jan 6, 2026 - Below, we describe a few options the state could take to improve attendance under an enrollment ‑based funding model. Require Schools Take Specific Actions to Support Students Who Are at Risk of Being Chronically Absent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5100

The 2026-27 Budget: Re-Envisioning State Education Governance

Mar 18, 2026 - Many of these changes will need to occur as a new Governor and new SPI are taking office. The complexity of the transition, however, is not by itself a reason to avoid making improvements. Further Governance Changes Could Be Warranted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5165

The 2026-27 Budget: Proposition 98 Guarantee and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 4, 2026 - Nevertheless, taking this proactive approach would avoid an even more difficult budget situation next year and begin to address the state’s structural deficit. Consider Repealing Prohibition on Prior ‑Year Spending Reductions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5110