Important Updates from CDE
January 2024
The CDE Expanded Learning Division
(EXLD) has recently shared essential updates to the field with
critical next steps and due dates on the following topics:
- New Requirements for ELO-P and ASSETs
- Reminder: Cycle-C-ASES Renewal Application Due
- Quarterly Expenditure and Semi-Annual Attendance Report Due!
Each post includes additional information and details below.
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New Requirements for ELO-P and ASSETs
Effective January 1, 2024
The California Department of Education is sharing an important update for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Recipients and 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Grantees:
- Per California Education Code (EC), sections 46120(g)(7) and 42238.02(b)(1) Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO-P) programs are required to prioritize enrollment for pupils who are English language learners, eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Meals, or foster youth. Additionally, EC Section 46120(b)(1) (A-B) requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to operate an ELO program on every school day and for at least 30 nonschool days.
Reminder: Cycle-C-ASES Renewal Application Due
Due: January 19, 2024
This information provides After School Education and Safety Grant Renewal, Cycle C Grantees with details about the After School Education and Safety (ASES) and ASES Frontier Transportation grant renewal process. The ASES grantees listed under renewal Cycle C will have the opportunity to apply for renewal for another three-year period, consistent with California Education Code (EC) Section 8483.7(a)(1)(A). There are two parts to this process:
Quarterly Expenditure and Semi-Annual Attendance Report Due!
Due January 31, 2024
The CDE Expanded Learning Division (EXLD) is informing Expanded Learning Grantees that the following reports are now available in the After-School Support and Information System (ASSIST):
Grant Reporting for FY 2023-24
- First semiannual attendance report (July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023) for the After School Education and Safety (ASES), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), and the 21st CCLC High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Program grants.
- Second quarter expenditure reports (October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023)