After much feedback from the field, the Senate is poised to vote on increasing funding for 21st CCLCs. They have also required partnerships with community organizations on the use of 21st CCLC funds to expand the school day – a concern that was discussed in prior posts on this blog. Use this link to get a full summary on this language from the Afterschool Alliance. You can click here.
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We're very pleased with this news and grateful to the staff of the Senate Appropriations Committee for responding to field input. This really sets the stage for a positive conversation around ESEA reauthorization.
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