Policy Newsletters & Updates
Breaking News: Release of 21st CCLC Funds Imminent!
July 18, 2025
BREAKING NEWS
Please see below for a timely update from the Afterschool Alliance:
The federal government is saying it will release funds for local afterschool and summer programs–FY25 21st Century Community Learning Centers funds–to states next week. This victory for children and families is a direct result of your work. Every one of your efforts to communicate with lawmakers, mobilize parents and allies, and so much more mattered!!!
Take a moment to celebrate!
CAN Policy Update – California’s Budget Agreement & Expanded Learning
July 18, 2025
In late June, the Governor and Legislature reached an agreement on the 2025-26 California Budget, and on June 30th, Governor Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2025 (AB 102).
FY 2025/2026 Budget Impacts on Expanded Learning
We are happy to share that the California Legislature and Governor Newsom have maintained their commitment to Expanded Learning programs. Despite fiscal challenges, funding for Expanded Learning has increased:
Important Federal Budget Updates & Impacts on 21st CCLC
July 1, 2025
Yesterday afternoon (June 30), the US Department of Education notified state education agencies that the congressionally appropriated and mandated funds that were set to be released on July 1st (today!) are being withheld to review that they are in accordance with the President’s priorities. This is illegal, unprecedented, and wrong.
Congress appropriated these funds, the President signed them, and the allocations are set by a statutory formula – there should be no need to review or delay. The $6.2 billion that are being withheld across the country will affect programs including 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Supporting Effective Instruction and Academic Enrichment, Migrant Education, and English Language Acquisition.
In California, over $800 million in federal funding is being withheld, which represents about 17% of California’s federal education budget. $146 million in 21st Century Community Learning Center funding will be held, which provides the funding for summer programs that started today and is the only dedicated funding stream for high school students in afterschool and summer learning programs.
California Impacts
May Revise Invests More Into Expanded Learning!
Additional $525.5 M for Expanded Learning
May Revise has come! Governor Newsom delivered his May Revision of the California state budget on May 14th.
We are grateful for our Governor’s commitment to education and are happy to see more investment in Expanded Learning funding!
“Here’s a program that I’m deeply prideful of as well. So much attention was rightfully placed by a previous administration, Govenor Arnold Schwarzenegger. There’s a lot of credit for afterschool programs. We’ve 10Xed that.” -Gavin Newsom.
What is the May Revise?
The May Revision, also known as the May Revise, is an update to the governor’s proposed budget released in January. This revision reflects an updated economic and revenue outlook that affects us all. California state law states it must be released before or on May 14th.
This high-level summary indicates changes to the January proposal; it is not detailed and does not include all budget items.
May Revise Budget Impacts on Expanded Learning
CAN Policy Newsletter- Navigating A Complex Policy Landscape
May 23, 2025
Welcome back to our Policy Newsletter!
If you’re new here or missed a recent edition, you can catch up on past newsletters and policy updates here.
There’s been a lot of movement in both state and federal policy over the past few months. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of updates and the questions they raise about the work we care so deeply about. Our families and communities are feeling this too, and that’s completely understandable.
Recent Federal Executive Order Impacts on Expanded Learning
January 31, 2025
On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memorandum calling for a temporary pause on federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs. It seems the intent was to pause funding until a review was completed to ensure programs comply with the President’s recent Executive Orders.
The Beginning of the Legislative Season!
January 22, 2025
In some good news this January, we
were appreciative to see that the Governor’s Budget Summary, which
was released on January 10, 2025, and reminded us that the
Governor is following up with his dedication to serving our
students and families in California by protecting ELO-P with a
$435 million increase.
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.
CAN Policy Newsletter – California’s Budget Agreement & Expanded Learning
July 10, 2024
In late June the Governor and Legislature reached an agreement on the 2024-25 California Budget and on June 26, Governor Newsom signed the Budget Act of 2024 (AB 107). Governor Newsom made it clear that the budget would maintain strong support for schools, including Expanded Learning.
CAN Policy Newsletter – May Revise Protects Expanded Learning!
June 5, 2024
May Revise has come! After the Governor delivered his May Revision presentation on May 10th, more details were shared, and much discussion ensued.
We are grateful for our Governor’s commitment to education and are happy to see Expanded Learning funding protected!
“I want to see us preserve the progress we’ve made on Community Schools, Preschool, Afterschool, and Summer school for all. The work we’re doing is nation-leading in the education space.” -Gavin Newsom.
CAN Policy Newsletter – Kick off 2024 with Advocacy!
January 19, 2024
Welcome to CAN’s policy newsletter, where we will share state and federal updates, resources, webinars, events, and more to keep you up-to-date and well-informed! We are excited to re-launch this exciting resource this year.
CA State Budget Updates
July 2, 2021
We know there are many questions about the state budget and you all have been patiently waiting for updates! We don’t have all the answers yet but wanted to share what we do know. Below is what we know as of this moment, and things are rapidly shifting, so by the time you actually read this email, it could have changed!
CAN Special Newsletter – Budget Updates & Resources
January 29, 2021
In recent weeks there have been many exciting but nuanced budget and legislative updates that impact Expanded Learning in California. Our most recent fireside chat with Michael Funk and additional resources are provided in this newsletter to help you navigate and provide input during this rapidly evolving time.
CAN Policy Newsletter – We Need Your Voices!
May 22, 2020
Last week California Governor Gavin Newsom released his revised state budget proposal. While we appreciate the Governor for his leadership in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and appreciate the difficult decisions involved with balancing the budget in the current climate, his proposed cut to afterschool programs would be a huge setback for children and families in California who are already disproportionately affected by the current crisis.
CAN Policy Newsletter – #AfterschoolWorks
February 25, 2020
We know #AfterschoolWorks – in fact, CAN just released our most recent State of the State of Expanded Learning for California that highlights the many ways afterschool works for California’s students, families, and communities.
CAN Policy Newsletter – Increase in Federal Funding!
January 14, 2020
Since our last newsletter, we received some good news and some bad news for afterschool funding.
CAN Policy Newsletter – Raise Your Voices for Afterschool
December 5, 2019
The year may be winding down, but there are lots of current and upcoming opportunities to make your voice heard for afterschool!
In California registration for the 16th Annual CA Afterschool and Summer Challenge just kicked off, and even if you can’t make it to the challenge you can Amplify Your Voice through postcards!
CAN Policy Newsletter – New Advocacy Resources!
November 7, 2019
We know the life-changing impact afterschool programs can have on children, families, and communities.
A couple of weeks ago Fight Crime: Invest in Kids released a new report that reinforces the vital role that afterschool programs play in turning the hours after school, and before parents return home from work, into a time of learning and growth for our young people.
CAN Policy Newsletter – Advocacy is All Year Long!
October 3, 2019
It’s October, the fall season has officially begun, and we are weeks away from the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration, which is a wonderful reminder that we can and should advocate for after school all year round! Now is the time to engage your communities and elected officials, and remind them how essential our programs are to supporting children and youth all across California.
CAN Policy Newsletter – Back to School!
September 5, 2019
For many of us school is back in session which is a great time to kick off your advocacy efforts. Our state legislature and Congress are also back in the swing of things and making crucial decisions that impact our youth.