News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2020-06-24-statebudget
June 24, 2020
Proposed Budget to Protect Funding
Governor Newsom and California legislative leaders reached an agreement on an amended
state budget for 2020-21 on June 22 that prevents cuts to apportionments and categorical
programs for California community colleges.
The proposal, which will be presented for a vote by the full legislature by the end
of the week, protects against cuts to the Strong Workforce Program and Student Equity
and Achievement, keeping the programs at 2019-20 spending levels.
"While the governor’s budget reflects the harsh realities of the overall economic
climate caused by the coronavirus pandemic, I am encouraged that cuts to apportionment
funding have been prevented, and that funding for workforce training and student equity
and achievement programs will continue," Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook said.
"The proposal also reinforces the significant role California’s community colleges
will play in educating and training the workforce, and rebuilding the state’s economy,”
Dr. Van Hook added. “College of the Canyons will be instrumental in that effort as
we continue to take bold steps to support our students and embrace innovation to fulfill
our mission.”
The amended budget includes a proposal to extend minimum revenue provisions under
the Student-Centered Funding Formula by an additional two years and the creation of
a food pantry expense within the Student Equity and Achievement Program.
No cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and no growth funds are included in the state
budget.
In order to accomplish this, $1.45 billion in funding to colleges is deferred to future
years. Of the $1.45 billion total deferral, $791 million would trigger if Congress
approves a fourth stimulus package by Oct. 1.
Once the 2020-21 State Budget Act (SB 121/AB 89) is approved, it will be presented
to Newsom for his signature and enactment by July 1.