California expands service learning program to include middle school students
August 13, 2026
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The Frame
This expansion broadens the scope of state-funded grants to include middle school students, potentially increasing the number of eligible for program funding.
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Local educational agencies
These agencies may now apply for program grants to support service learning for students in grades 6 through 12.
Pupils in grades 6 to 12
These students gain access to service learning programs previously restricted to grade 12.
Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which students are now eligible for the California Serves Program?
What is the deadline for the new service learning recommendations?
Why It Matters
This expansion broadens the scope of state-funded grants to include middle school students, potentially increasing the number of eligible for program funding.
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Discoveries
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Expansion of Service Learning Scope
The state is shifting its service learning focus from a college-prep model (grade 12) to a broader K-12 developmental model (grades 6-12).
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openstates.org
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