President Obama's Proposed Budget Has Negative Implications for Afterschool and Summer Programming in Minnesota

The President’s proposed FY 2011 budget poses grave concerns, along with a few bright spots, for funding of quality afterschool, before school and summer programs.  Below is summary of proposed changes that raise concerns for Minnesota:

• The budget proposed calls for level funding of the 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) initiative at $1.16B.  This would essentially eliminate the $13 million increase provided by Congress last year. 

• The budget proposed combines funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) funds with the Full Service Community Schools program.  The proposal sustains funding for Community Schools at $10 million but opens 21 CCLC funds to Community Schools. 

• The budget proposed eliminates formula funding for 21st CCLC programs and creates a competitive process among states.  This would limit state’s ability to plan and provide grants on a long term basis.

Concerned?
If you would like to voice your concerns about these proposed changes you can contact your Congressional representatives.  They will hear from the Department of Education Secretary Duncan next week.  To find your congressional representatives, click here.

You can also track progress on the Afterschool Alliance website.  They post up-to-date information on congressional actions. 

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