May ASES programs charge fees to attend the after school program?
Yes, there is nothing in the law to preclude charging fees. However, the intent of the ASES Program is to establish programs that offer academic assistance and enrichment free to students in need of such services. Though it is not against the rules to charge fees for participation in programs, the CDE strongly discourages it because it may exclude students in need from attending and taking advantage of the ASES Program services. If a grantee decides to charge fees, services must be equally accessible to all students regardless of their ability to pay. Programs that propose to charge fees may not prohibit any family from participating due to its financial situation, must offer a sliding scale of fees and scholarships for those who cannot afford to participate, and any income collected from fees must be used to fund program activities. Grantees should also be aware that the costs associated with full accounting may be more than the fees collected.
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