CA SB94

Requires child care resource and referral programs to publicize the state's special interest in enrolling children in foster care, children with open dependency/child protective services cases, and dependents of parents with open dependency cases.

Establishes first priority enrollment for these same child welfare-involved children in California state preschool programs and general child care programs operated by licensed providers or local educational agencies.

Expands eligibility for federal and state subsidized child development services to include children placed by child welfare agencies with relatives or foster parents, and children with open dependency or voluntary child protective services court cases.

Revises the definition of "underserved area" to include areas where the overall number of eligible children without access to publicly subsidized child care services is high, in addition to areas with low ratios of services to need.

Appropriates $1,000 to the State Department of Education for implementation purposes and takes effect immediately as a budget-related bill.