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State Preschool Enrollment & Opportunity to Serve More California Families

Despite California's efforts to expand preschool access, many children, particularly those from low-income families and children of color, are missing out on these crucial early learning opportunities.

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What Does the Budget Shortfall Mean for California?

A guide for state leaders and advocates navigating the 2024-25 state budg

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Early Learning & Care: Building Opportunity for California Families

California's early learning and care system can be improved by expanding access to affordable and reliable programs that meet families' needs.

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Supporting Students Requires Investments Beyond the Classroom

The diversity of California’s students is an invaluable asset that enables our communities to thrive. State leaders have a responsibility to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and achieve their goals. Yet, many California students of color face persistent challenges. To address these challenges, Governor Newsom’s “Equity Multiplier” proposal would increase funding to …

First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2023-24 May Revision

Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision to his proposed 2023-24 California state budget on May 12, projecting a $31.5 billion shortfall, up from a projected $22.5 billion shortfall in January.

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First Look: Understanding the Governor’s Proposed 2023-24 State Budget

This First Look analysis outlines key pieces of the 2023-24 California budget proposal, and explores how the governor prioritized spending and determined cuts amid the first budget shortfall of his tenure.

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Guide to School Funding and the State Budget Process

Every year, California’s governor and Legislature adopt a state budget that provides a framework and funding for critical public services and systems — from child care and health care to housing and transportation to colleges and K-12 schools. But the state budget is about more than dollars and cents. The budget expresses our values as …

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How the Gann Limit Threatens Ongoing Investments for Californians

Spending cap. Constitutional spending limit. Gann Limit. Known by many names, state leaders and Californians are taking a hard look at the constraints imposed by the 1979 measure this year, and asking if the archaic spending limit meets the ongoing needs of Californians and the state’s budget and policy priorities now.

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