Equalization: Support for Continuation of Funding in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007

Fall
2004
Resolution Number
05.04
 
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Category
Budget and Finance
Status
Completed
Status Report

Although the funding remains an ongoing issue in system budget proposals.

Whereas, The 2004-2005 state budget reflects agreement by the Legislature and the Governor to fund the first of three years' equalization at $80 million with the intention to fund $80 million in the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 budgets; and

Whereas, The budget proposal for 2005-2006 under development by the California Community College System Office includes support for $80 million for equalization;

Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges support continuation of funding for equalization in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 to bring all districts to at least the 90th percentile based on the 2003-2004 apportionment.