HI HB385

Establishes the R.E.A.C.H. (Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health) program within the Office of Youth Services to provide standardized framework and funding for after-school programs in public middle and intermediate schools statewide.

Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to award funding to schools, enter into contracts with entities to provide after-school programs, establish selection criteria, monitor programs, conduct site evaluations, and ensure contractual compliance.

Empowers the Office of Youth Services to establish program requirements and assess participation fees or charges to students, with revenues deposited into a dedicated R.E.A.C.H. program special fund.

Creates the R.E.A.C.H. program special fund to receive fees, legislative appropriations, interest earnings, and other funds for administering and operating the program, hiring personnel, promoting activities, and contracting for services.

Requires annual legislative reporting on program implementation, grants awarded, fee collection plans, and efforts to secure non-state funding for program sustainability; effective July 1, 2075.