California Budget Delivers Key Investments in Community Colleges

The California state budget, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27, includes significant investments in the California Community Colleges system. The allocations reflect the state’s continued commitment to expanding access, advancing equity and strengthening student support for the 1.8 million students served by community colleges.

The investments will enhance the Los Angeles Community College district’s ability to serve students across its nine colleges, respond to regional workforce needs and close opportunity gaps.

Budget highlights for California community colleges include a $260 million return to California community colleges beginning in 2025-26 through a revised split of Proposition 98 funding for transitional kindergarten, $20 million for flexible emergency financial aid to help students facing unexpected hardships and $100 million to support current-year enrollment growth.

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