After Governor Newsom released the May Revise on May 13, the Senate and the Assembly met this week to discuss how they would agree on a state budget before the June 15 deadline.
Policy Updates
Child Care Law Center’s Response to the May Revise
On May 13th, Governor Newsom released his May Revise of his proposed California budget for 2022-23.
The May Revise gives California a strong starting point toward a more equitable child care system, and Child Care Law Center commends Governor Newsom for proposing to waive family fees for one year through June 30, 2023.
Senate’s Last Chance for Bold Funding for Child Care
This month, the United States Senate will decide if they will send money for child care to every state.
The Senate can secure money for child care through the process known as Reconciliation. This process is how Congress directs Senate committees to adjust their spending.
With State and Federal Funding Decisions Coming Up, it’s Time for Legislators to Make Child Care a Priority
State legislators will make important decisions about child care funding over the next few weeks. These child care funding decisions affect all of us, from families whose children attend child care, to child care providers who nurture the next generation, and the children who rely on good, affordable child care to learn and grow.
Governor Newsom’s Budget Blueprint Ignores Early Care and Education for Children Under Three Years Old
Black, Brown, and Immigrant parents deserve good, affordable child care and child care providers, most of whom are women of color, have a right to fair pay for their integral work.
Department of Fair Employment & Housing Releases Fact Sheet on Housing Rights for Child Care Providers in Eight Languages
The California Department of Fair Employment & Housing announced in a Press Release on January 10, 2022 that it has issued a fact sheet on the rights of child care providers.
