New legislation proposed for expanded and out-of-school learning
Nora Fleming, EdWeek
Published: June 19, 2013
New legislation being passed in several state across the country could make it easier for school districts and partners to develop after-school and summer learning programs.
Article Excerpt
According to the Afterschool Alliance, positive news is in store for after-school and out-of-school programs in several states—Illinois, Texas, and Massachusetts—which recently passed bills aimed at creating, maintaining, or increasing funding for extended learning opportunities.
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