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Overview
This resolution expresses the California Legislature’s opposition to a proposed rule by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that would allow political appointees to review and override federal grant decisions for higher education institutions in California. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of California’s universities and colleges to research, innovation, and the state’s economy. It emphasizes the importance of academic freedom and the need for federal grants to be awarded based on merit rather than political considerations.
Key provisions
- Expresses opposition to the proposed OMB rule.
- Recognizes the contributions of California’s higher education institutions.
- Highlights the importance of academic freedom in grant decisions.
- Calls for federal grant funding to be based on scientific and academic merit.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to various federal officials.
Who is affected
- California’s higher education institutions (University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, private universities, and community colleges)
- Federal grant recipients in California
- The Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- Students and faculty at California’s universities and colleges
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