PL 80 Update
Last month, we told you about PL 80, new state legislation requiring certain districts to develop plans for comprehensive afterschool programs.
NJSACC is examining standards for quality afterschool that will help these districts develop effective plans. We have put together a review committee that includes both providers and state funding agencies. The committee is currently looking at NJ State licensing standards, National Afterschool Association Standards for Quality and afterschool quality standards from other states.
Our goal is to endorse a set of standards for quality afterschool that protect the safety and wellbeing of children and staff and promote extended learning opportunities, social and emotional development and full engagement of participating students.
We look forward to sharing this new tool with you. In the meantime, please send comments and suggestions to action@njsacc.org.
