Legislative analyst recommends reducing college funding
In its analysis of the governor's May budget revision, the state Legislative Analyst's Office says the Legislature should reduce funding for colleges and universities in order to help spare state welfare and child care programs.
The nonpartisan analyst's report recommends suspending the minimum funding guarantee to community colleges under Proposition 98 and targets physical education courses at the colleges.
Proposition 98 is the main source of funding for K-12 schools and community colleges.
"Given the state budget situation, there is a real question whether California can afford to fund the current–law Proposition 98 minimum funding level," the analysis reads.
Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor also said in a press conference that lawmakers could target universities f
The nonpartisan analyst's report recommends suspending the minimum funding guarantee to community colleges under Proposition 98 and targets physical education courses at the colleges.
Proposition 98 is the main source of funding for K-12 schools and community colleges.
"Given the state budget situation, there is a real question whether California can afford to fund the current–law Proposition 98 minimum funding level," the analysis reads.
Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor also said in a press conference that lawmakers could target universities f
