Increases the per student rate of empire state after school program and advantage after school program grants; requires future per student rates to be modified accounting for any minimum wage adjustments.

This bill aims to increase the amount of funding provided per student for the Empire State After School Program and the Advantage After School Program. Additionally, it mandates that future funding rates be adjusted to reflect any changes in the minimum wage, ensuring that after school programs can keep up with rising labor costs.

Supporters of the bill argue that increasing funding for after school programs is essential for providing quality care and educational opportunities for students. They believe that adjusting funding based on minimum wage increases will help ensure that these programs can attract and retain qualified staff, ultimately benefiting children and families in New York.

Critics may contend that increasing funding for after school programs could strain the state budget and divert resources from other important areas. They might also argue that tying funding increases to minimum wage adjustments could create an unsustainable financial model for these programs, potentially leading to future funding crises.