On May 24th, the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Education approved a $73 million increase for ASES. The subcommittee report states the budget will “Provide $73 million in ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund to augment the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program in order to cover the costs of the new minimum wage increase.” ASES funding is an issue that will be addressed by the Conference Committee because the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education did not adopt a funding increase. The next step will be for the Budget Conference Committee to be appointed and begin negotiation on a final budget between the Assembly and Senate. The deadline for the passage of the budget is June 15th. A finalized budget will be sent to the Governor, who’s May Budget Revision did not include an increase for ASES.