The California Budget Agreement Assumes
Voters Approve the Governor’s Ballot Measure in November
Additional “Trigger” Cuts
Will Be Made if Voters Reject the Governor’s Ballot Measure in November
The budget agreement would
automatically trigger an additional $6.0 billion in midyear spending cuts if
voters reject the Governor’s November ballot initiative. These reductions would
take effect on January 1, 2013 and would primarily affect public schools,
colleges, and universities. If voters do not approve the Governor’s measure,
the following cuts would be triggered:
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· $4.8 billion from public schools, with schools authorized to reduce
the school year from the current minimum of 175 days of instruction to 160 days
of instruction in each of 2012-13 and 2013-14 ;
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· $550.0 million from the California Community Colleges (CCC), with
the CCC chancellor authorized to reduce college enrollment proportionately;
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· $250.0 million from the University of California;
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· $250.0 million from the California State University;
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· $50.0 million from the Department of Developmental Services;
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· $20.0 million in reduced funding for a new grant program for city
police departments;
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· $10.0 million from the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection;
