Section 8422.

(a) Priority for funding pursuant to this article shall be given to programs that:

(1) Serve pupils attending a school whose most recent score on the Academic Performance Index ranks the school in the lowest 3 deciles.

(2) Previously received funding pursuant to Section 8421, for expansion of existing grants up to the per site maximum established under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 8426, or to replace expiring grants that have satisfactorily met their projected attendance goals and demonstrated other positive outcomes regarding, but not limited to, performance on the high school exit examination, graduation rates, schoolday attendance, and positive behavioral changes.

(b) A program established pursuant to this article shall be planned through a collaborative process that includes parents, pupils, representatives of participating schools, governmental agencies, including city and county parks and recreation departments, community organizations, law enforcement, and, if appropriate, the private sector.

(c) A program established pursuant to this article is not required to charge family fees or to conduct individual eligibility determination based on need or income.

(d) A program established pursuant to this article shall have the option of operating under either of the following modes:

(1) After school only.

(2) After school and during any combination of before school, weekends, summer, intersession, and vacation.

(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 380, Sec. 3. Effective September 21, 2006.)