HF 4127 Summary

• Establishes competitive statewide grants for after-school community learning programs offered by nonprofits, public libraries, child care centers, and school-based organizations serving elementary and secondary students.

• Modifies program objectives to focus on building protective factors, developing skills for postsecondary success, and improving school attendance and academic performance aligned with state workforce goals.

• Requires grant proposals to include collaboration with community resources, outreach plans, explanation of how proposals support stated objectives, and staff professional development opportunities.

• Prioritizes grants for programs serving students eligible for free or reduced-price meals and requires equitable geographic distribution across rural, suburban, and urban communities.

• Appropriates $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2021, with $500,000 designated for Ignite Afterschool to support the Million Girls Moonshot National Initiative; funds available until June 30, 2023.