AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - DIVISION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAM GRANTS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR.

SB 359 increases funding for Arkansas' existing after-school programs by raising the appropriation from $1.7 million to $3.9 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects the Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which administers grants for out-of-school time programs. These programs typically provide academic support, enrichment, and safe supervision for students outside regular school hours, primarily benefiting K-12 schools and community organizations operating such services. The key provision is the budget adjustment, expanding available resources for these established programs without creating new requirements or eligibility rules.