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AB 2107

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program: offering access: unduplicated pupils.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gail Pellerin

AB 2107 expands after-school and enrichment program access for California's disadvantaged students including low-income youth, English learners, and foster youth.

From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 25).
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Bill Summary · AB 2107

Legislative bill overview

AB 2107 expands California's learning opportunities program to increase access for unduplicated pupils—students from low-income families, foster youth, English learners, and homeless students. The bill appears designed to enhance after-school, summer, or enrichment programming for these disadvantaged student populations who currently have limited access to expanded learning opportunities.

Why is this important

Unduplicated pupils often lack resources for academic support and enrichment outside regular school hours, which can widen achievement gaps. Expanding access to structured learning programs for these students can improve academic outcomes, provide safe spaces during non-school hours, and support working families. This directly addresses educational equity in California's public school system.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear whether this expansion requires new state funding, redirects existing education dollars, or relies on local districts to absorb costs, which could create equity issues between well-resourced and under-resourced districts
  • Program definition and quality: The bill's specificity about what "expanded learning opportunities" entails and quality standards will determine actual effectiveness versus symbolic gesture
  • Implementation burden: Local school districts may lack capacity or infrastructure to rapidly expand programs, particularly in rural or smaller districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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