Child Action, Inc. Bills Advance through the State Capitol

As we enter the final stretch of the 2024-2025 legislative session, we are pleased to report on the progress of our bills. The legislature reconvened from recess on August 5th and has until August 31st to send bills to the Governor’s desk. We are happy to share that all our bills are successfully advancing through the legislative process. We extend our gratitude to our partners and legislative champions for their invaluable support and leadership in getting us to this point.

Check out Child Action, Inc.’s 2024 Policy Agenda and learn more about the policy proposals will provide much-needed support for child care providers, and Sacramento County families and children.

SPONSOR

AB 2476 (Bonta) - Child Care Payment Up-Front 
Summary: Ensures that childcare providers receiving payment through California’s Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) receive payment prior to providing services.

SUPPORT

AB 1808 (Nguyen) - Child Care and Development Services: Eligibility
Summary: Aligns the eligibility period for child care support under the CalWORKs program with other subsidized programs, extending it from 12 to 24 months.

AB 1930 (Reyes) - Child Development Associate Teacher Permit Renewal
Summary: Addresses staffing shortages that exist within early learning and care programs by removing restrictions on Associate Teacher permit renewals. 

AB 2343 (Schiavo) - Child Care Support for Those Experiencing Homelessness and/or Domestic Violence
Summary: Would allow agencies administering CalWORKs Stage 1 and Stage 2 Child care programs to provide, as a part of case management, enhanced support, and navigation to child care services for families experiencing homelessness or surviving domestic violence. 

AB 2774 (Grayson) - Childcare for Working Families Act
Summary: Establishes the Childcare for Working Families Task Force and requires the Task Force to submit a report that recommends future comprehensive strategies aimed at addressing challenges faced by working families in accessing flexible, affordable, and quality childcare options. 

SB 1112 (Menjivar) - Medi-Cal: Families with Subsidized Child Care
Summary: Would provide tens of thousands of children with access to early childhood developmental screenings and also expand training, mentoring and coaching to child care providers who are serving children across the developmental spectrum.

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