A young boy wearing a Darth Vader hoodie and a mentor work on a hands-on STEM project involving a green box and straws during an afterschool activity.

The 74 reports that while most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, rural students face limited access, with only 39% participating frequently compared to urban peers.

With broad, bipartisan public support, proven benefits and strong demand, Michigan should be working to expand access to high-quality afterschool experiences for every K-12 student in the state.