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.
“We’re also finally fulfilling the vision of before and after school as well as summer school for all, investing billions of dollars to make it universal.” -Governor Newsom
FY 2024/2025 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 remains stable:
- Maintains $4 billion in ongoing funding for ELO-P (Expanded Learning Opportunities Program).
- Maintains existing reimbursement rates for ASES and 21st CCLC programs.
Budget Trailer Bill Impacts On Expanded Learning
The signed budget typically requires changes to existing laws to implement the budget changes which are outlined in “trailer bills: organized by issue areas such as “K-12”, “higher education”, and “housing.” Trailer bills take effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature and typically only require a majority vote.
SB-153 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill was signed into law on June 29, 2024 and has several impacts to Expanded Learning (outlined in more detail in the newsletter below):
What’s Next for the Budget?
Governor Newsom approved all remaining 2024 budget bills on Tuesday, July 2 and the Department of Finance has released its annual enacted budget summary.
State leaders will return from Summer Recess on August 5th (access the 2024 CA Legislative Calendar and Deadlines). They will revisit the 2024-25 budget package to finalize any ”clean up” needed for the budget through Trailer Bills and “Budget Bill Juniors” (According to the California Budget & Policy Center, Budget Bill Junior is the informal term to describe any budget bill that amends the Budget Act. Multiple Budget Bill Jrs. may be described using Roman numerals (Budget Bill Jr. I, Budget Bill Jr. II, etc.). The Assembly Budget Committee has scheduled a hearing on budget reserves and 2025 oversight and accountability priorities on Tuesday, August 6.
Meanwhile, the administration is already preparing the governor’s 2025-26 budget proposal, to be released by January 10.
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 WHAT’S NEXT? CALIFORNIA STATE BUDGET ADVOCACY BEYOND THE JUNE BUDGET DEAL 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:
Trailer Bill Impacts: ELO-P Expenditure Deadlines
SB-153 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill outlines changes to the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) including Expenditure Deadlines.
What Already Existed:
ELO-P Apportionments received during FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 may be expended or encumbered by June 30, 2024. It was recommended by CDE that funds encumbered by June 30, 2024 be expended by September 30, 2024.
Trailer Bill Impacts: Intent to Run ELO-P
SB-153 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill outlines changes to ELO-P, requiring LEAs to declare their annual intent to run a program.
What’s New
Beginning in FY 2025–26 local educational agencies (LEAs) shall annually declare their operational intent to run an ELO-P to the California Department of Education (CDE).
Trailer Bill Impacts: Rate 2 LEAs
SB-153 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill outlines changes to ELO-P that impact “Rate 2 LEAs.”
Background:
ELO-P Funding is currently organized into two “rates” based on a Local Education Agencie’s (LEA’s) Unduplicated Pupil Percentage (UPP) impacting the funding amount for the LEA and the subsequent requirements for program offering and student access.
Trailer Bill Impacts: Attendance Recovery
SB-153 Education finance: education omnibus budget trailer bill finalizes the proposal for Attendance Recovery.
What We Already Knew:
The final language adopted for the Attendance Recovery Program includes many components from the original proposal. Some key elements to know:
CAN is Hiring!
July 2024
Exciting news! We are hiring a Senior Specialist to join the Policy and Outreach team at CAN!
Senior Specialist – Policy & Outreach
The Senior Specialists’ primary responsibility, under the supervision of CAN’s Director of Policy and Outreach, will be to oversee and manage a strategic design process resulting in an “Ecosystem Plan to Leverage California’s Expanded Learning Infrastructure.” This strategic design process and plan will build on the foundation of A Vision for Expanded Learning in California, Strategic Plans 1.0 and 2.0. This role will work with the CAN Director Team to hold the primary responsibility for oversight of the design process including garnering data from multiple interest-holders, designing, implementing, reflecting on, and continuously improving implementation efforts for maximum impact. This includes completing associated financial and administrative tasks, convening multiple teams, and providing leadership, guidance, and support for different configurations of interest holders with unique roles and responsibilities to ensure the success of this process.
CDE Update: Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) Grant Reduction Process – Calendar Year 2024
July 10, 2024
The California Department of Education
(CDE), Expanded Learning Division (EXLD), recently shared
information on the grant reduction process for the After
School Education and Safety, 21st Century Community Learning
Centers, and 21st Century High School After School Safety and
Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Programs.
A grant reduction process is required by California Education Code (EC) sections 8483.7 and 8483.76, effective July 1, 2025.
What’s New?
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 now through Sept. 20.
ELO-P Office Hours – Summer 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, is excited to co-host Summer ELO-P Office Hours!
Fall 2024 ELO-P Academy!
Details Coming Soon!
It’s official – the California AfterSchool Network, in partnership with the CA Dept. of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, will be co-hosting the Fall 2024 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Academy!
Keep an eye out for details coming soon!
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) FAQs
Updated FAQs - May 2024
The Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) recently announced the ELO-P Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been revised.
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