The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009 and provides Louisiana with a unique opportunity to improve how we educate and care for our children and youth. The Afterschool Partnership is currently tracking ARRA and the Federal FY2010 Budget, including new legislation and funding regulations related to time and expanded learning opportunities, education reform, child care, summer learning and the critical role of community partners in eliminating the achievement gap. We will continue to update you on state and local innovations in education, child care, and workforce development, as well as opportunities to become further involved in education reform efforts.
The Louisiana Department of Education recently released an addendum to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Request for Proposals for programs operating from January 2010 through December 2012. The revised RFP supports the Department’s dedication to expanding quality afterschool programs throughout the state. More information about the revisions can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/np52oc
