Bill > SB151

This bill aims to improve early childhood education and childcare in California by extending and enhancing several financial support measures for family childcare providers and childcare centers. Specifically, the bill extends through July 1, 2028 the existing provisions that allow state-subsidized childcare providers to be reimbursed based on their maximum authorized hours of care, regardless of actual attendance. It also establishes a new monthly "cost of care plus" rate for providers, with amounts varying by region and provider type, ranging from $98 to $211 per child. The bill provides a one-time stabilization payment of $431 for licensed family childcare providers and $300 for license-exempt providers, contingent upon ratification of a tentative agreement between the state and Child Care Providers United - California by September 30, 2025. Additionally, the bill allocates ongoing funding to support a training partnership fund, a workers' health care fund, and a retirement trust for childcare providers. The legislation appropriates $157,852,000 from the General Fund to the State Department of Social Services to implement these provisions, with funds available for encumbrance until June 30, 2026. The bill is designed to provide financial stability and support for childcare providers across different regions of California, recognizing the critical role they play in supporting working families and early childhood education.

Budget and Finance

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