Youth programs, school partnerships, students, childcare, and family-facing services.
The ordinance modifies baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in FY 2026‑2027 and 2027‑2028 to allow using interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax.
The ordinance repeals the prohibition that prevents libraries from lending books, magazines, or other printed material to anyone under 21 without a parent‑guardian consent card.
The Board approves a second amendment to increase the contract amount by $70,545,604, up to $234,891,608.
The contract amount is increased by $70,545,604, up to a total not to exceed $234,891,608.
What's happening
Why it matters
More funding supports the citywide early care workforce plan, benefiting early‑education providers and families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on 7/15/2026 at 10:00 AM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Increase Early Care Workforce Contract Funding” was recommended for approval.
Decided Jul 15, 2026.
