Legislation

Bills Supported by First 5 Association in 2023

Bill Number
Author
Description
Position
Reyes
Early childhood: childcare and education. This bill would transition providers to a single cost based reimbursement rate, suspending family fees until an equitable sliding scale is established and funding providers using an enrollment based contract earning mechanism. Companion bill to SB 380 (Limón). Fact Sheet
Support
Schiavo
Medi-Cal: comprehensive perinatal services. AB 608 will: 1) Extend the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program to cover the full year duration of postpartum eligibility for Medi-Cal beneficiaries. 2) Requires DNCS and DPH to determine the extent of additional benefits to provide adequate postpartum care. 3) Requires DHCS to seek federal approval for in-home visits for perinatal health workers as part of the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program. 4) Makes certain provisions of AB 1930 contingent on appropriations, Fact Sheet
Support
Limón

Childcare: rate reform. This bill would transition providers to a single cost-based reimbursement rate, suspending family fees until an equitable sliding scale is established and funding providers using an enrollment-based contract earning mechanism. Companion bill to AB 596 (Reyes). Fact Sheet

Support