August/September State Contracting Updates
We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from August and September 2023 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance.
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Early Childcare and Education Trailer Bills SB 140, 141 and AB 140, 141 have been signed by the Governor, chaptered and scheduled to take effect immediately. The signing of the these bills is reflective of the hard fought advocacy efforts of the ECE community. There are a number of policies and funding allocations that will directly benefit our workforce and the children and communities we serve.
The Early Childcare and Education Trailer Bill, AB and SB 140 contain the following provisions: |
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Change in the Definition for Part-Time and Full-Time Care |
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Hold Harmless Provisions |
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Cost of Care Plus Rate | |
Starting January 1, 2024, ending June 30, 2025. programs shall receive a monthly cost of care plus rate for all children enrolled in subsidized child care and state preschool programs.
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One-Time Stipend | |
A one-time-only stipend will be issued to all providers, ranging from $500 to $3,000 based on provider type. Payment will be issued no later than November 30, 2023. There is a 5% administrative percentage to facilitate the processing of these one-time-only stipends for APPs and FCCHENs. |
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Single Child Care System Rate | |
Gives authority to CDE and CDSS to develop a single reimbursement rate structure based on cost of care for subsidized child care programs no later than July 1, 2024. |
CDSS Child Care Bulletins
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CCB 23-25 (September 15, 2023) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Child Care And Development Budget Overview
- CCB 23-24 (September 6, 2023) Implementation Of Assembly Bill 2806 (Chapter 915, Statutes Of 2022) – Expulsion And Suspension Procedures In Child Care And Development Programs
- CCB 23-23 (August 31, 2023) Implementation Of Assembly Bill (AB) 116 (Chapter 41 Statutes Of 2023): Interagency Adjustments
- CCB 23-22 (August 31, 2023) Assembly Bill (AB) 116 (Chapter 41, Statutes Of 2023) Implementation: Family Fee Changes
- CCB 23-20 (August 22, 2023) Fiscal Year 2023-24 Quality Support Budget Act Amendments
- CCB 23-19 (August 10, 2023) Implementation Of Assembly Bill (AB) 110 (Chapter 4, Statutes Of 2023), One-Time, $440 Per-Child Reimbursement Rate Supplements For Child Care Providers Caring For Children Receiving A State Child Care Subsidy
- CCB 23-18 (July 31, 2023) California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids Stage One Child Care Reimbursement Report (CCP 2145) Revision
Early Education Division Management Bulletins
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Subject: Assessment and Reporting of Family Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023–24
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23-06 Subject: Revised State Median Income (SMI) Ceilings and Income Ranking Table for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023–24
Provider Information Notices (PINs): Child Care Licensing Program (CCP)
- PIN 23-16-CCP - Provider Webinar: Lead And Licensed Child Care Facilities
- PIN 23-15-CCP - (Supersedes PIN 22-30-CCP) Child Care Licensing Webinars
NEW DATE Attend the virtual ECE Regulatory Update Forum on September 29 to learn more about recent and upcoming contracting updates.
With several impending changes to all programs for 2023-24, EveryChild CA is ready to help you and your organization prepare for the year ahead. The annual ECE Regulatory Update Forum will provide you with the most current information you need to be successful.