The Scottish government has rejected a £300,000 appeal from Glasgow council to pay for extra tuition for secondary pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Ministers told education officials that money from the £100 million Attainment Scotland Fund was only available for primary schools.
The decision was revealed in a report on Glasgow's plans to close the attainment gap, which has become a national priority under first minister Nicola Sturgeon.
So far, money has been allocated to boost literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing projects in seven councils, including £3 million for projects in Glasgow.
The report states that many teachers provide support to young people during lunchtimes and after school in a voluntary capacity. The council said it was now seeking alternative sources of funding.
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