UPDATE:
July 18,2025
At 3:30PM today, we were notified that the US Department of Education will be releasing the Title IV, Part B funds for the 21st CCLC After-School Programs! We are grateful for this news and will move forward with plans for our current 21st CCLC programs.
We appreciate those who provided feedback with the survey as it shows how many of our families depend on this program. We will continue to explore options for sites who do not have a 21st CCLC program. Thank you!
July 17, 2025
PCSD Families:
As you may know, the 21st CCLC program is federally funded through Title IV, Part B, and has provided free, high-quality after-school support for students in our district. However, on June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (USED) notified all states that it is currently reviewing funding for several federal education grant programs for the 2025–26 academic year, including:
Title I, Part C
Title II, Part A
Title III, Part A
Title IV, Part A
Title IV, Part B (21st CCLC) Adult Education Basic Grants to States, including the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) program
As a result of this review, USED did not issue Grant Award Notifications forthese programs on July 1 as normally scheduled. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is reviewing next steps and has advised that they will communicate with districts as more information becomes available.
Because of this uncertainty and the lack of authorized funding, we areunable to offer 21st CCLC after-school programming at the start of the 2025–26 school year.
We understand the hardship this may cause for families who rely on this program for academic support, enrichment, and a safe after-school environment. Please know that PCSD is in close communication with officials at FDOE, and if federal funding is reinstated, we are prepared to relaunch the program as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, we are actively exploring alternative after-school support options. We will continue to keep families informed as new information and opportunities arise. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support of our students and schools.
We’d love your input. Please take a moment to share your family's after-school needs by completing this short survey: https://putnamschools.typeform.com/after-school