, the expanded learning opportunities program, chief informational officer with the california school board association. thank you for your time. >> thank you for having me. >> explain how the extra three hours in 30 days might be tacked on. >> that is going to vary according to the particular district, how they decide to implement. the basic logic hind the expanded learning opportunity program is there were pre-existing gaps that existed before the pandemic. the pandemic greatly exacerbated those student groups that suffered the most were high needs students. these funds would be deployed to help those students who are from low income families, who are english learners or who are foster or homeless youth. the directive is the money be spread out so there be multiple sites accessible to students. so students from all different communities have a way to get access to these days whether that is a longer summer program or access to before and afterschool programs so there can be more opportunities for intensive learning to help recover some of the learning loss from the pandemic and also to address ongoin