What does the No Child Left Behind Act mean for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program?
The No Child Left Behind Act converts the 21st Century Community Learning Centers authority to a State formula grant. In past years, the Department made competitive awards directly to LEAs (Local Educational Agency). Under the reauthorized authority, funds will flow to States based on their share of Title I, Part A funds. States will use their allocations to make competitive awards to eligible entities. Current 21st CCLC grantees will continue to be administered by and receive funding through the US Department of Education. What is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program? The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is designed to provide opportunities for academic enrichment, including providing tutorial services to help students, particularly students who attend low-performing schools, to meet State and local student academic achievement standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics. 21st Century Community Learning Centers offer students a br
