Afterschool Webinar:

Every second Friday at noon ET, our own Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments, what we know (or don’t know!) about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming up next. Submit your questions in advance so we know what's top of mind for you.

Policy updates

• June 12, 2026: Bipartisan Child Care Modernization Act introduced in the House (blog)
• June 12, 2026: Summer learning advocates share America After 3PM data, personal stories in Senate briefing (blog)
• June 11, 2026: Proposed OMB changes to federal grant rule could impact afterschool and summer learning programs (blog)
• June 5, 2026: FY27 education spending bill passes House subcommittee, maintains afterschool funding (blog)

Scholarship Tax Credit for Afterschool (Afterschool Alliance resource)

• Trump Law would also direct voucher money to public schools (article from the 74)
• Treasury Previews Education Freedom Tax Credit Guidance (Treasury Press Release)
• Education Freedom Tax Credit Fact Sheet (Treasury Fact Sheet)

Upcoming events

• National Summer Learning Week (July 6-10): Celebrate summer learning and share your program with the National Summer Learning Association to be featured!

Resources to explore

• Candidate Guide to Afterschool (one-pager with key data and talking points for political candidates on the importance of afterschool funding).
• Current Policy News
• Afterschool Works for America (help get the word out and engage the public in saving afterschool and summer program funding)