Youth Voices Press Event, PSAYDN Afterschool Advocacy Day, June 5, 2024

Nationally-recognized Youth, Legislators and More than 150 Afterschool Advocates to Attend Afterschool Advocacy Day Press Events at the State Capitol on June 5

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Students in afterschool programs from across Pennsylvania were joined by educators, program professionals, community leaders and legislators to share their support and experiences with afterschool programs at the 2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day, June 5, 2024, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol through legislative visits and Legislative Caucus and Youth Voice press events.

Several speakers shared their support for Governor Shapiro’s $11.5 million proposed budget for the Building Opportunity Through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) legislation which would provide the first dedicated state funding for quality afterschool programs.

“At PSAYDN, we recognize the immense potential that resides within our students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. These young minds, when nurtured in the right environment, can flourish beyond the boundaries of traditional classroom settings. OST programs are that environment—spaces of innovation, creativity, and growth,” stated Contrell Armor, director of the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network. “Today, as we advocate for the support and expansion of OST programs, we are advocating for a brighter, more equitable future. We are ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to the resources they need to succeed not only in school but in life.”

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