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Many Seattle elementary schools do not have afterschool programs that are free for youth. Schools in wealthier areas have PTAs with thousands of dollars and offer all sorts of activities. This puts wealthy kids at even more of an advantage. It's hard for working families to watch their kids afterschool and get work done. This would fund art, music, dance, sports, etc. at southend low-income schools that do not have free afterschool programs (Emerson, Dunlap, Rainier View, MLK).
This proposal has been accepted because:
Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)
Rough cost estimate: Between $500,000 and $2 million
Evaluation notes:
✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.
✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction.
✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor.
✅ This idea would not incur costs indefinitely.
Justification: n/a
Other notes: There are already investments in afterschool programming but could be additional investments in this area. Estimated Cost range depends on size/scope of program.
Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.
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