COVID-19: Federal and State Actions Affecting K-12 Education and Child Care

May 14, 2020 - The Governor has issued a number of executive orders, and CDE has published information and resources intended to provide guidance to schools in the event of closures. The Legislature enacted Chapter  3 of 2020 (SB  117, Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) consistent with the Governor ’s executive order.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4231

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Early Education

Oct 26, 2020 - To the extent allowed under future federal law, trailer legislation requires the California Department of Education (CDE) to allocate funding in the following order: $30  million to waive family fees for families not receiving in-person care. $35  million for granting voucher providers an additional 14 paid non-operation days (to the extent funding already provided in the budget
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4289

The 2021-22 Budget: Child Care Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - In order for the Legislature to maintain its oversight role, we recommend modifying the proposed provisional language allowing the administration to shift expenditure authority between CDE and DSS. If the administration needs to make any budget revisions, we recommend it notify the Joint Legislative Budget Committee prior to making any adjustments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4363

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - In addition, a recently issued Executive Order directs the administration to inventory state properties that could be used for shelters. Questions to Ask the Administration About New Approach to Homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135