Scaling Access and Opportunities in Expanded Learning for 25-26

Governor Gavin Newsom recently released his May Revision to the 2025-26 proposed budget, which reinforced the state’s historic commitment to expanded learning, including:

• A $525.5 million increase in ongoing funding to support implementation of expanded learning (before school, after school, summer, or intersession).

• Tier 1 ELO-P funding eligibility for districts serving 55% or higher unduplicated pupil percentage (UPP).

• Universal access to expanded learning programs for all TK-6 students in districts serving 55% UPP or higher.

What Does This Mean for Districts?

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) has a two-tier funding formula that is based on unduplicated pupil percentage (UPP). An “unduplicated pupil” is a pupil enrolled in a school district or a charter school who is either classified as an English learner, eligible for a free or reduced-price meal, or is a foster youth.

Previously, districts who had a UPP percentage of 75% or higher were eligible for the highest rate of ELO-P funding (Tier 1). These districts are required to offer all TK-6 students access to expanded learning programs.

The Governor’s 25-26 budget proposal expands Tier 1 funding eligibility to include all districts that have a UPP percentage of 55% or higher. These districts will now also be required to offer all TK-6 students access to expanded learning programs.

As districts increase access for more students, they are also navigating challenges around staffing and programming, as well as how quickly they can scale their efforts.

How Elevo Can Help Districts Now

As districts across the state plan to scale programs to provide more students with high-quality expanded learning opportunities in 25-26 and beyond, Elevo has the capacity to help every district meet this moment for their students:

Expanded Learning Programming

• Full-service and supplemental programming featuring our WASC-accredited curriculum and activities.

• Developmentally appropriate and tailored for different grade bands.

• Using a whole child framework and leveraging the Science of Learning and Development (SoLD).

• Districts can opt for the program as designed, or can co-design a program with Elevo to meet their specific needs.

• Can integrate with existing models to provide a hybrid model of Elevo and district programming.

Highly Trained, Reliable Staff

• Coaches come from the communities they serve and receive over 40 hours of training.

• Coaching model is built on a foundation of mentorship.

• Proven ability to recruit, hire, and train as many staff as necessary to ensure all students have access and waitlists are minimized.

Launching, Scaling and Sustaining Quality Programs

• Established record of getting programming up and running quickly.

• Industry-leading model of centralized and local district support teams.

• Ongoing communication, professional development, and continuous quality improvement.

• Enrollment & attendance management, marketing, family engagement, compliance support, and more.

We’d love to learn more about how we can support your district in the upcoming school year. Click here to connect with a Director of District Partnerships in your area. 

Additional Resources: 

• Overview of the Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision | Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee 

• Highlights of Governor’s Proposed 2025-26 May Revision | California State Assembly Committee on Budget 

• First Look: Understanding the Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision | California Budget & Policy Center 

• California May Budget Revision Education Analysis | Association of California School Administrators 

• CA3 Responds to Governor Newsom’s 2025-26 May Revise Proposal | California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance 

• Legislative Analyst’s Office | The 2025-26 Budget: Expanded Learning Opportunities Program 

• May Revision 2025-26 | TK-12 Education | State of California