Councilmember Matt Frumin introduced the Universal Out of School Time Amendment Act of 2023. The bill would require the District of Columbia to expand out-of-school time programs, such as after school and summer programming, by at least 10% annually, toward the goal of universal access by 2035 for every student in a DC Public or Public Charter School.
This legislation, which comes at the request of DCPS, makes the current temporary name for MacArthur High School permanent and enables the school to begin procurement of necessary materials for students, staff, and the facility.
Councilmember Matt Frumin announced his budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2024, which he transmitted in a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser. The ambitious priorities seek to realize a “Ward 3 for All” by expanding opportunity and growing inclusive neighborhoods.
As a parent of three DC Public Schools graduates and a longtime education advocate, Councilmember Frumin will always demand strong public schools. From well-resourced classrooms to healthy meals to robust behavioral health support, we can ensure a better public education for our students. To achieve these goals, we must: