CA SB127

Extends eligibility period for California state preschool families from 12 months to 24 months without requiring income or status changes to be reported

Increases adjustment factors for serving children with exceptional needs (2.40), dual language learners (1.2), and children 47 months or younger (1.8) to reflect higher costs

Prohibits collection of family fees for preschool and childcare services during 2022–23 fiscal year

Expands income eligibility threshold for state preschool from 85% to 100% of state median income and excludes foster care payments and guaranteed income from eligibility calculations

Appropriates $250,000,000 for Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program and establishes California Universal Preschool Planning Grant Program to expand access to preschool through mixed-delivery systems

Allows one-year emergency specialist teaching permits in early childhood education for transitional kindergarten classrooms with child development credentials

Extends regulation adoption deadline from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2025 for childcare and early education programs