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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-05-04

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No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill establishes the Learning and Enrichment in Afterschool Programs (LEAP) Advisory Council and Grant Program within the Department of Public Instruction. It creates a $19.5 million fund to provide grants to community organizations, schools, and local governments that offer afterschool and summer youth programs, with priority given to rural and underserved communities.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses the need for quality afterschool and summer programming that helps students develop academically, socially, and professionally outside school hours.
• •They contend that dedicated funding and state coordination will expand access to these programs in underserved rural areas, reduce achievement gaps, and provide safe, structured activities for school-age youth while supporting workforce development and student wellbeing.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $19.5 million is sufficient to create meaningful statewide impact, or argue that the state should prioritize core classroom education funding first.
• •Some may be concerned about administrative overhead (up to 10% retained by the Department), the sustainability of nonrecurring funds, or whether grant requirements and evaluation metrics place burdensome compliance obligations on smaller community organizations.