Expanded learning director outlines after-school expansion as AB 121 boosts funding

Summary

At the Sept. 9 Beaumont Unified board meeting, the district—xpanded-learning director detailed growth in before- and after-school programs, said Assembly Bill 121 lowers the unduplicated pupil threshold to 55% (qualifying the district for higher "rate one" funding), and answered board questions about wait lists and staffing.

The Beaumont Unified expanded-learning director told the school board on Sept. 9 that the district has substantially expanded its before- and after-school offerings and is adjusting plans after a recent state funding change. The presenter said Assembly Bill 121 lowered the unduplicated pupil (UP) threshold to 55% for the 2025-26 school year, which moves the district toward “rate one” funding and, the presenter said, yields roughly $1,200 more per student than the prior rate tier.

Why it matters: Higher, more stable state funding could allow the district to expand slots, reduce wait lists and sustain programs beyond one-year budget cycles. The presenter described multiple program types — daily Impact (in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club), Incredible Minds tutoring led by district staff, enrichment "opportunities"…

Expanded learning director outlines after-school expansion as AB 121 boosts funding

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