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Panel weighs expanding ELOP to more districts; analysts urge stability for tier 2 funding
Summary
The governor proposes $435 million in new, ongoing funding to expand the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and lower the tier‑1 threshold from 75% to 55% unduplicated pupils, increasing total ongoing ELOP funding to $4.4 billion.
The Subcommittee heard proposals and critique on the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). George Harris of the Department of Finance described the governor's plan to increase ELOP by $435 million and expand the pool of districts qualifying for tier‑1 (the higher per‑pupil rate) from districts with 75% unduplicated pupil counts to those with 55%, bringing total ongoing ELOP funding to $4.4 billion.
LAO analyst Dylan Ochsopolito recommended delaying any expansion for at least a year so districts can hire staff, arrange facilities and prepare program delivery. He also recommended structural changes for long-run efficiency: align ELOP funding with the After School Education and Safety (ACES) program to avoid…
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