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The Appropriations process is under way in the House and Senate – follow it on the Policy News page.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes significant resources for afterschool.  Questions about the bill?  See the Economic Recovery Act Wiki.

Policy News: The latest afterschool policy news from Washington, D.C.

Federal Policy: More background and information on afterschool in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA - formerly No Child Left Behind), 21st CCLC appropriations and policy arenas with ties to afterschool such as obesity prevention, older youth and rural areas.

Federal Legislation: View current bills in Congress relating to afterschool programs.

State Policy: State-specific data and contacts plus tools for developing and advancing afterschool policy at the state level. 

Take Action: All you need to take action for afterschool, whether you have 2 minutes or a lifelong passion to promote afterschool.