The End of the Legislative Season + Light’s On!
September 17, 2024
We are at the end of the legislative
season! The bills that passed the legislature are now
awaiting the governor’s decision. The deadline for the governor
to sign or veto them is September 30th.
Due to it being an election year, the legislative season ends early, giving legislators time to work on their campaigns for election or reelection.
What impacts will the end of this season have on Expanded Learning?
As we know, Governor Newsom approved the Budget Bill in June, which included some changes impacting our programs. Please refer to our previous Policy Newsletter for a detailed review.
In addition to the signed Budget Bill, trailer bills are released to help clarify and support the implementation of changes in the original Budget Bill. This is why trailer bills are sometimes referred to as clean-up bills.
One trailer bill, in particular, has made it through to legislature and is expected to be signed by the governor, which is AB 176. If signed by the governor, it would impact the following:
- Expenditure Reporting
- 3rd Party License Extension
Lights On Afterschool is October 24, 2024!
Advocacy is essential throughout the year. Even though the legislative season has ended, it’s still essential to continue advocating. Lights On is a time for celebration and presents an opportunity to involve your legislators in recognizing the impactful work of Out-of-School-Time programs. You can invite your legislators to your Lights On celebration and share photos and letters with them, emphasizing the significance of these programs for our students and families.
Join us in celebrating Lights On! If this is your first time celebrating, you can find fantastic resources from the Afterschool Alliance here.
Helpful Resources
Policy and advocacy opportunities are year-round! Here are some resources to help you stay engaged:
- Check out this blog from Courage California for more updates on the state budget and process and tips on year-round advocacy!
- California Budget & Policy Center Glossary of State Budget Terms
- 2024 CA Legislative Calendar and Deadlines
In This Newsletter:
ELO-P Expenditure Report Deadline – October 31, 2024
AB 176 - Time-Sensitive Update
ELO-P Expenditure Report Deadline
AB-176 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill has been signed by the governor. This means that this bill is put into effect immediately. This trailer bill outlines the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) changes, including Expenditure Report Deadlines.
For the 2021-22 and 2022-23 FYs, local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to submit an expenditure report to the CDE after the September 30, 2024 expenditure deadline.
The report is due October 31, 2024.
A local educational agency that does not submit the final expenditure report shall forfeit all funds allocated for the 2021–22 and 2022–23 FYs.
Legislative Updates
September 2024
Since the legislative session has ended, all bills that have passed the legislature now await the governor’s signature or veto. This is an update on the two bills that would impact Expanded Learning.
AB 1113 (McCarty)
Background: AB 1113 was introduced in 2023 by Assemblymember McCarty and sponsored by the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3). This is the final version of the bill:
CDE Update: Fiscal Year 2024–25 ASES Universal & ASES Frontier Final Intent to Award
September 16, 2024
The California Department of
Education, Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) made two
important announcements on the posting of the following
items:
- Final Intent to Award (ITA) for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Frontier Transportation Grant
- Final Intent to Award (ITA) for the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Universal Program
Please see the details for each announcement below.
Site Visit with Senator Laphonza Butler’s Office
September 3, 2024
CAN joined by Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) in hosting Thomas Hernandez, legislative correspondent from Senator Butler’s office, who joined us from DC. The visit to California was to see programs that showcased Youth Empowerment and Workforce Development. Naturally, BACR started us off by visiting Rusdale Newcomer Continuation High School in Oakland, where we got to see their after school program where they offer multiple programs that are popular with their students, including the Urban Arts and Beat Making program, the Recreation Team Building program, and the incredible Bike shop and program (pictured). Francisco Sanchez, Program Manager from BACR and former Site Coordinator at Rusdale, showed us all the excellent programming.
SOC Code Update
We submitted our OST SOC Code!
The first Federal Register Notice, sent on June 12, 2024, announced that the 2028 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code process had begun and would begin taking public input. In early August 2024, we submitted a proposal to add a code for our front-line staff in the Out-of-School-Time (OST) Field!
Today is National Voter Registration Day!
September 17, 2024
About National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the holiday and its team of thousands of Partners have worked to get over 5 million Americans registered to vote in time for their next trip to the ballot box.
2024 Lights on Afterschool
Thursday, October 24, 2024
#LightsOnAfterschool, the national showcase for Out-of-School Time & Summer Learning Programs, is around the corner! Sign up and see how you can join the nationwide celebration on October 24! Learn More!
Afterschool programs make a difference in the lives of young people every day, inspiring learning and preparing students for a bright future! Put the #LightsOnAfterschool for the programs that help our kids, families, and communities thrive.
Leadership Opportunity for Students!
The State Board of Education is recruiting for its Student Member
The California State Board of Education is actively recruiting to find its Student Board Member for the 2025-26 school year. Do you want to represent the voice and perspectives of millions of students across California? Your input ensures that student concerns and interests are considered in educational policymaking and decisions made by the State Board of Education. If you or someone you know qualifies for the Student Member position and wishes to apply, please click here to access the application and for more details on how to apply. This is due this Friday, September 20th at 5pm.
For more information, access
their website.
Join Us for The Power of Expanded Learning to Support Substance Use Interventions and Health & Wellness Workshop
September 25, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The California AfterSchool Network
(CAN), in partnership with California Youth
Opioid Response (YOR CA), is excited to
announce an informative workshop focusing on the
Power of Expanded Learning to Support Substance Use
Interventions, Health, Mental Health, and Thriving
Families.
Workshop Details
- Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM PST
- Registration & Additional Information
California boasts the most comprehensive system of school-based and school-linked Expanded Learning programs in the nation, encompassing before-school, after-school, intersession, and summer initiatives.
CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge 2025
March 3 & 4, 2025
Save the Date for the 2025 Afterschool & Summer Challenge at the State Capital on March 3 & 4, 2025!
CAN is excited to connect with youth, families, and leaders from around the state to activate leadership & advocacy of OST programs.
The Challenge Experience is a great opportunity to:
2025 Unites States Senate Youth Program
Nominations close October 7th
Nominations are open for the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program, a program for juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in public service. Two student delegates from each state will be selected to attend a unique program in Washington, D.C., March 1–8, 2025, and each will receive a $10,000 college scholarship. To apply, students must be nominated by their high school principal and currently serve in an elected or appointed leadership capacity in a student government, civic, or educational organization for the entire 2024–25 school year.
ELO-P Office Hours – Fall 2024
Register Today!
The California AfterSchool Network
(CAN), in partnership with the California Department of Education
(CDE) Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) and other members of the
System of Support for Expanded Learning,
co-hosted Fall ELO-P Office
Hours! On Select Fridays from 12:00 PM – 1:30
PM, September 27, October 25, November 8, and November 22, 2024.
Check Out CAN’s Other Newsletters!
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