Gov. Newsom this week missed a critical chance to fix an unjust child care policy that hurts women of color. Newsom vetoed the Affordable Child Care Family Fees Act, a bill with broad bipartisan support, that would have upended California’s racist child care family fees system. Parents, child care providers, and advocates are gravely disappointed.
Policy Updates
Family Child Care Providers Gain Access to New, Clear Safety Rules from State Fire Marshal
New fire guidance that clarifies the rules for family child care homes was released by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) on March 19, 2021. Here are some highlights from the OSFM.
Early Childhood Educators Deserve Student Debt Forgiveness!
The US Department of Education is asking for public comment on a proposed rule. It would expand student loan forgiveness to EC educators in for-profit settings.
We support expanded eligibility and including family child care providers in the loan forgiveness plan. Add a personal comment if you can.
Joint Statement on the 2022–2023 California Budget from Parent Voices CA & Child Care Law Center
The 2022-2023 state budget process was important and exhausting. Our families and providers showed up at the Capitol, at legislative hearings, on Zoom, and in the streets to share their lived experiences.
Updates on the US Senate Plan to Fund Child Care
Congress has not yet voted on sending money for child care to every state. Senator Murray and Senator Kaine’s proposal calls for $150 – $200 billion for child care in the federal reconciliation package to help more families get child care, lower costs, and pay child care providers more livable wages.
The Final State Budget Update 7/1/22
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.
