Bill > AB1391

This bill addresses funding for transitional kindergarten programs in basic aid school districts and necessary small schools. Starting in the 2025-26 fiscal year, the bill requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to allocate additional funding to these districts for their transitional kindergarten programs. Specifically, the funding will include base grants, supplemental grants, concentration grants, and a new add-on amount for transitional kindergarten average daily attendance. The bill aims to ensure that basic aid school districts and necessary small schools can provide quality transitional kindergarten programs without having to make substantial budget cuts in other areas. A transitional kindergarten program is defined as a program operating under Section 48000 of the Education Code, which typically serves children who will turn 4 years old by September 1st of the school year. The bill also appropriates the necessary funds from the General Fund to support these allocations, with the intent of helping these school districts maintain comprehensive educational services while expanding early childhood education opportunities.

Budget and Finance, Education

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