After school programs provide school-age children with adult supervised care before or after the regular school day. These programs are provided in both regulated and unregulated settings, supported by government and private funds, and typically offer a wide range of academic and social activities to children ages 5 to 14 years.
In Fiscal Year 2006-07, approximately $409.8 million in federal, state, and local government funds were used to support after school programs for school-age children. Federal grants accounted for the largest percentage of these funds (45%), which were primarily used to serve disadvantaged youth, followed by local (35%) and state (20%) government funds.
There is limited data to assess the statewide demand for after school programs, and several issues would have to be addressed to determine whether there is unmet need for after school services in Florida. Further, Florida currently lacks a statewide accountability system to evaluate the performance of many after school programs in improving academic performance, preventing delinquency, and promoting healthy behaviors among Florida youth.

Kindergarten Through Twelfth Grade Public Education Program
Report 01-22 April 2001

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