State Policy Update: SB 78 would increase the ASES daily rate

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Recently introduced legislation Senate Bill 78 (Leyva) would increase the ASES daily rate by $1.50 (to $9.00 per student per day) through a budget augmentation in 2017-18 with future increases tied to increases in the state minimum wage. SB 78 has been referred to the Senate Education Committee for a hearing on April 19.  For more information see Senator Leyva’s Press Release and the Save Afterschool Fact Sheet on SB 78. 

Senate Bill 78 has the following hearing dates that will address bill and budget proposals to increase ASES funding. We hope you can participate in all, especially the budget hearings.

  • Wednesday, April 19 starting @ 9 AM – Senate Education Committee hearing on SB 78 (Leyva) – Room 4203. Attendees have the opportunity to express their support for the bill (known as a “me too”)
  • Tuesday, April 25 starting at 9 AM – Assembly Budget Subcommittee #2 (Education Finance) – Room 444. Attendees should have an opportunity to testify briefly.
  • Thursday, May 11, starting at 9:30 AM – Senate Budget Subcommittee #1 (Education) – Room 3191. Attendees should have an opportunity to testify briefly.

What can you do to support efforts to increase ASES funding?

  • Share your story of how these fiscal challenges are affecting your programs and the communities you serve.  Legislators need to see the numbers and the direct impact on youth and families.  Share your ASES program budget, projected budget deficit when min wage hits $15/hour, list what you have cut to keep your doors open. Email jdietrich@partnerforchildren.org
  • Contact your assembly and senate members to let them know how important these programs are to their communities and constituents.  You can locate your representatives at: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
  • Write and collect letters of support from your staff, families, school districts, local community based organizations, and communities.  You can find more campaign information on the Save Afterschool website. 
  • Attend the California Afterschool Challenge on May 15th & 16th (FREE), registration is open now and learn more at: https://calsac.org/get_involved/advocacy
  • Stay informed on campaign efforts and sign up for updates at: www.saveafterschool.com.