(1) The general assembly finds that high-quality out-of-school time programs provide academic enrichment in reading, language arts, mathematics, and science, and provide programs and services that are designed to reinforce and complement school-based academic programs in a safe and healthy environment for students.
(2) Therefore, the general assembly declares it necessary to support high-quality out-of-school time programs as an investment in the academic enrichment and well-being of the children of our state.
Source: L. 2024: Entire article added, (HB 24-1331), ch. 234, p. 1464, § 1, effective August 7.