Laws and Policy

The Expanded Learning Division of the California Department of Education, in partnership with the Expanded Learning Division Policy Committee , has clarified and expanded the guidance in response to inquiries received from the field. The following guidance was designed to help After School Education and Safety (ASES), 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) programs throughout California understand how they can successfully implement high-quality expanded learning programs.

Policy

• Frequently Asked Questions (DOCX)
• Summer Frequently Asked Questions

Guidance

• Match Requirements Guidance
• Direct Services and Administrative Costs Guidance
• Early Release and Late Arrival Guidance
• Field Trip and Recognition Policy Guidance
• Dual-funded Sites Attendance Reporting
• AB 2615 and AB 1567 Guidance (DOC)
• 21^st CCLC Non Regulatory Guidance (PDF)

State

• Description of After School Education and Safety

Laws

• California Education Code for the After School Education and Safety Program

Certified Assurances

After School Education and Safety Program

• Certified Assurances (PDF)
• Frontier Transportation Certified Assurances (PDF)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math/System of Support for Expanded Learning

• Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Certified Assurances (PDF)
• System of Support for Expanded Learning Certified Assurances (PDF)

Federal

• Description of 21^st CCLC Funding

Laws

• California Education Code for 21^st CCLC Elementary and Middle
• California Education Code for 21^st CCLC High School

Federal Regulations

• Federal Legislation: Program Authority: Title IV, Part B of the Elementary Secondary Education Act
• Every Student Succeeds Act
• Office of Management and Budget Federal Circulars and Requirements
• Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

Certified Assurances

21^st Century Community Learning Centers Elementary and Middle Schools

• California Education Code Certified Assurances (PDF)
• Every Student Succeeds Act Certified Assurances (PDF)
• Equitable Access Certified Assurances (PDF)

21^st Century Community Learning Centers High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens

• California Education Code Certified Assurances (PDF)
• Every Student Succeeds Act Certified Assurances (PDF)
• Equitable Access Certified Assurances (PDF)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math/System of Support for Expanded Learning

• Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math Certified Assurances (PDF)
• System of Support for Expanded Learning Certified Assurances (PDF)

Report to Legislature

• Expanded Learning in California: Fostering Success Among High-Need Students—2017 Executive Brief (PDF)
• Report to the Legislature: Characteristics of Schools and Students Participating in After School Program 2017 Report
• 21^st CCLC Program 2010–11 Allocations, Expenditures, and Carryover
• ASSETs Program 2010–11 Report to the Legislature (DOC)

Independent Statewide Evaluation

• ASSETs (DOC)
• 21^st CCLC and ASES (DOC)