Senator Rahman Welcomes State Funding for After-School Programs in Manchester and Andover

Senator MD Rahman, D-Manchester, today celebrated the announcement of $362,760 in state funding awarded to communities in the 4th Senate District through the Department of Education’s After-School Grant Program.

The Manchester Early Learning Center will receive two grants totaling $307,760 to operate after-school programs at Buckley, Keeney, Bowers, and Waddell Elementary Schools, while Andover Elementary School will receive $55,000 for its after-school program.

“This investment in our children will make a real difference for families across Manchester and Andover,” Senator Rahman said. “As a father, I understand how important these programs are for families who want their children to have every advantage, and I’m proud we’re making this investment in our community’s future.”

The funding, announced by Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, will support high-quality after-school programs that offer tutoring, mentoring, academic enrichment in science and technology, and activities in music, arts, athletics, health, and culture.

The Connecticut Department of Education selected recipients through a competitive process that evaluated applicants’ ability to address local student needs, foster family and community engagement, and demonstrate effective program planning.

Communities in the 4th Senate District were among 30 municipalities statewide to receive funding from the $5.3 million grant program, which supports 41 grants across Connecticut.