Community colleges: current expense of education: exclusions.
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- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill allows California community college districts to temporarily exclude certain local funding from their calculation of ‘current expense of education’ for up to five years, or until federal funding is fully restored. This exclusion would cover expenditures previously funded by federal discretionary grants that were terminated due to federal action after September 10, 2025, specifically targeting programs like TRIO and Native American-Serving Institutions. The bill includes safeguards to ensure student support functions are maintained and doesn't lead to administrative expansion or reduced instructional quality.
Key provisions
- Community college districts can exclude local unrestricted funds from their ‘current expense of education’ calculation.
- The exclusion applies to funding previously used for federal discretionary grants terminated after September 10, 2025.
- Eligible programs include TRIO, Native American-Serving Institutions, and other student support initiatives.
- Districts must annually certify eligibility to the Chancellor’s Office.
- The exclusion cannot exceed the amount of prior federal funding for those programs.
- Districts must maintain instructional expenditures and faculty positions.
- The exclusion cannot be used to fund administrative positions or compensation increases.
- The bill becomes inoperative on July 1, 2031, or upon full restoration of federal funding.
Who is affected
- California Community College Students
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