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Early Education Email Guidance

Interim guidance sent through the Early Education Division email distribution lists dating back to July 1, 2022.

The Early Education Division (EED) periodically issues interim guidance through the EED email distribution lists to provide direction for early education contractors in advance of issuing management bulletins (MBs). To subscribe to one of the email distribution lists, visit the EED Email Distribution List Subscription web page. To view all EED MBs, visit the EED Management Bulletins web page.

Years available: 2022 | 2023 | 2024

Calendar Year 2024

Date Sent Title Expiration
August 26, 2024 Interim Guidance for Identifying Dual Language Learners in the California State Preschool Program Due to Recently Passed Legislation Until Superseded by an MB
July 19, 2024 Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Management Bulletin (MB) 23-10 Update Data Requirement Changes  Until Superseded by an MB
July 8, 2024 Interim Guidance Regarding Serving Two-Year-Old Children in the California State Preschool Program Until Superseded by an MB
May 10, 2024 Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Management Bulletin (MB) 23-10 May 15, 2024 Data Requirement Changes Until Superseded by an MB
March 1, 2024 Interim Guidance Regarding Changes to Part-Time/Full-Time Definition, Payment Timeliness and the Travel Ban

Until Superseded by an MB or Statute

Payment Timeliness guidance superseded by MB 24-04: Timely Payments for Family Childcare Providers
January 22, 2024 **Revised** Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Update #31: Transition to Reporting Enrollment in the CDD-801A Report Until Superseded by an MB

Calendar Year 2023

Date Sent Title Expiration
December 28, 2023 Child Development Management Information System (CDMIS) Update #31: Transition to Reporting Enrollment in the CDD-801A Report Superseded by Email Guidance Issued on January 22, 2024
November 21, 2023 Fiscal Year 2023–24 California State Preschool Program Cost of Care Plus Rate Allocations and Transitional Payments for Family Childcare Providers and Centers Not Applicable
September 12, 2023 Early Education Division Fiscal Year 2023–24 Final Budget Summary Until Superseded by an MB or Statute
July 26, 2023 California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Update Flash #257: Transitional Kindergarten Updates Refer to CALPADS web page
June 13, 2023 Fiscal Year 2023–24 Family Fee Schedule September 2023
May 30, 2023 California State Preschool Program Family Fee Waiver and One-Time Temporary Rate Increases

Family Fee Waiver expired September 30, 2023

One-Time Temporary Rate Increases Funds Issued in Fiscal Year 2023–24
April 19, 2023 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Rate Adjustments Not Applicable

Calendar Year 2022

Date Sent Title Expiration
December 1, 2022 Notification of Upcoming Management Bulletins Until Superseded by an MB or Statute
September 20, 2022 California State Preschool Program as an Extended Learning and Care Option Superseded by MB 23-05: Part-Day California State Preschool Program as an Extended Learning and Care Option
July 28, 2022 Initial Interim Guidance for the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) on 2022–23 Budget Changes Related to Children With Exceptional Needs Superseded by MB 23-02: California State Preschool Program and Children With Disabilities (Exceptional Needs)
July 14, 2022 Initial Interim Guidance for the California State Preschool Program (CSPP) on 2022–23 Budget Changes Until Superseded by an MB or Statute

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Last Reviewed: Monday, November 18, 2024
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