[Music] welcome to the Gia education Report with the latest in Southern California education news I'm Melissa Silva as Federal covid-19 relief funds near expiration school districts across the US face the challenge of balancing budgets and retaining staff hired during the pandemic the Biden Administration provided $19.5 billion in relief through the elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund which expires on September 30th schools used much of this funding for teachers and support staff and now districts are scrambling to either retain staff or make Cuts as the funding deadline approaches the Boys and Girls Club in partnership with Redlands Unified School District now offers the expanded learning opportunity program at the Redlands hansburg Clubhouse the program part of California Assembly Bill 130 provides before and after school services for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students focusing on academic social emotional and physical development under State guidelines the expanded learning opportunity program ensures that students particularly Foster youth those receiving free or reduced pric meals and English Learners have access to Extended Learning opportunities San Bernardino Community College district has secured a $3 million Grant from the US economic development Administration to build a job training center at the former Norton Air Force Base the 17,6 120 square ft facility will offer hands on training in fields like Advanced manufacturing construction and HVAC systems the center aims to create 500 new jobs retain over 800 current positions and provide essential skills to unemployed adults at risk youth and formerly incarcerated individuals the College of the deserts nursing program will expand following a $2.9 million donation from one future Coachella Valley this funding will enable 70 additional students to enroll in the 20242 nursing classes and will cover program costs scholarships and support services local Healthcare employers including Desert Care Network and Eisenhower Health are collaborating to help address the regional nursing shortage by investing in local talent California lawmakers passed assembly Bill 3216 the phone free school act which requires school districts to limit student smartphone use during school hours by July 1st 2026 the bill aims to reduce classroom distractions cyber bullying and concerns about student Mental Health and smartphone addiction Governor gavan nusum is expected to sign the legislation following his recent call for schools to restrict cell phone use due to its impact on children's well-being Copper Mountain colleges Community Education Program is set to begin its fall semester in mid-september offering a diverse selection of courses ranging from yoga and dance to Ai and Film Production this semester marks the most varied course offering since before the pandemic with contributions from local instructors sharing their expertise course details including costs and schedules can be found online at www. cmccd.edu fall d224 and that's this week's Gia education report I'm Melissa Silva