Gov. Katie Hobbs is doing away with a free summer program for students that was instated under Gov. Doug Ducey and replacing it with a grant opportunity.
The AZ On Track program started as a way to keep children stimulated after the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 70,000 children took part and Gov. Ducey reported that 86% of those kids made progress towards, met or exceeded the educational goals set for them.
Now, Gov. Hobbs is introducing the Summer Enrichment Grant, worth $37 million. Organizations will have the option to apply for a grant in order to provide free summer activities to students. A Hobbs spokesperson told ABC15 in Phoenix the On Track program was a one-time opportunity, despite Ducey announcing that it would return for 2023 before he left office.
Groups that are interested in applying for a share of the grant money can visit the Governor's website. There are also other grants available totaling up to $187 million. The Governor’s Office said the money should be given out in time for groups to begin offering summer activities on May 15.Emma Miller is a producer for KGUN 9. Originally from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Emma graduated from Fordham University in 2021 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Mandarin Chinese. In April 2021, Emma became the first woman researcher in MLB and NHL Network history. She joined the KGUN 9 family in August 2022 after falling in love with Tucson.
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