The California Department of Education (CDE) has issued instructions implementing AB 273 which makes parents engaged in English Language Learners (ELL) programs, high school diploma programs or GED certificate program eligible for child care and development services. There is no longer a requirement that these educational programs be related to attaining a vocational goal to confer eligibility for child care.
Contractors should approve a family for child care and development services when the parent has a need for services based on enrollment in an ELL, high school diploma or GED program. Once certified, families will be certified for have a need for child care for at least 12 months. Families must submit written documentation of enrollment in an ELL, high school diploma or GED program to the contractor. Child care hours should be based on the number of hours attending the program and reasonable hours for travel and study time. (Management Bulletin 18-02, February, 2018.)