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HR 8654

Afterschool for All Act

119th Congress Introduced by Joyce Beatty and 9 co-sponsors

Reauthorizes and funds the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program from 2026–2035 to support after‑school, before‑school, and summer learning with community partnerships.

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Bill Summary · HR 8654

Summary of HR 8654 (119th Congress)

Title and Purpose

  • Official title: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program for fiscal years 2026 through 2035, and for other purposes.
  • Primary aim: Reauthorize and presumably update the Nita M. Lowey Community Learning Centers program, extending its funding and operations from FY 2026 through FY 2035 under the framework of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

What the bill would do (Key provisions)

  • Reauthorization of the Lowey Community Learning Centers program:

    • Extends authorization of appropriations and programmatic support for the Community Learning Centers (CLC) initiative, originally named after former Representative Nita M. Lowey.
    • Covers a 10-year period from fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2035.

  • Program scope and activities (likely components):

    • Support for local after-school, before-school, and summer programming designed to improve academic achievement and non-academic outcomes (e.g., enrichment activities, tutoring, mentorship, family engagement).
    • Potential alignment with community schools strategies, integrated student supports, and partnerships with local providers (libraries, nonprofits, higher education, employers).

  • Funding and administration (typical reauthorization features):

    • Specification of funding levels or formula-based allocations to eligible school districts and community partners.
    • Possible definition of allowable activities, performance outcomes, reporting requirements, and accountability measures.
    • Clarifications on administration, grantmaking procedures, and coordination with other ESEA title programs.

  • Other purposes or amendments:

    • The bill may include ancillary provisions typical of ESEA reauthorizations, such as minimum program requirements, data collection standards, and compliance with federal education policy priorities.

Note: The available summary information does not provide the exact numeric funding levels, administrative rules, or measurable outcome targets. The language of the bill would specify precise funding amounts, grant cycles, performance metrics, and any eligibility criteria.

Who would be affected

  • Students and families: Primary beneficiaries through expanded access to after-school, before-school, and summer learning opportunities, potentially improving academic support and enrichment.
  • Public schools and local education agencies (LEAs): Eligible recipients for federal support to implement or expand CLC programs within schools and communities.
  • Community partners: Nonprofit organizations, libraries, higher education institutions, faith-based groups, and local coalitions involved in delivering CLC programming and wraparound services.
  • Educators and school staff: Increased collaboration with community partners; possible need to align programming with school calendars and academic standards.
  • Federal program administrators and state education agencies: Responsible for oversight, reporting, and ensuring alignment with ESEA requirements.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral:

    • Introduced in the House on May 4, 2026.
    • Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and, in addition, to the Committee on Ways and Means for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction.

  • Sponsor and co-sponsors:

    • Primary sponsor not listed in provided data; multiple co-sponsors include:
    • Jimmy Gomez
    • Joyce Beatty
    • Dan Goldman
    • Eleanor Holmes Norton
    • Seth Moulton
    • Tim Kennedy
    • George Latimer
    • Cleo Fields
    • Steve Cohen
    • André Carson

  • Next steps in process:

    • The committees will review, potentially amend, and report the bill back to the House.
    • If reported, bill could proceed to full House consideration, then to the Senate, and ultimately to the President for signature or veto (subject to concurrent legislative timelines and priorities).

Potential impact and considerations

  • Education equity and access: Aimed at expanding access to structured after-school and enrichment programs, which can help address achievement gaps and support students in at-risk contexts.
  • Community integration: Emphasizes collaboration between schools and community resources to provide holistic supports for students.
  • ** Accountability and outcomes:** As a reauthorization, the bill is likely to include performance metrics and reporting to ensure programs meet intended goals; specifics would be in the enacted text.
  • Budgetary implications: The bill would set funding authorization for FY 2026–FY 2035, influencing federal budget planning and state/local matching requirements (if any).

If you’d like, I can pull the full text and extract specific numbers (funding amounts, program eligibility, grant cycles, reporting metrics) to provide a more detailed, line-by-line breakdown.

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

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