July 2023

Community Colleges

2021-22 and 2022-23 Changes in California Community Colleges Proposition 98 Spending

One-Time Adjustments (In Millions)

2021-22 Spending in 2022-23 Budget Act $12,251
One-Time Spending  
Student enrollment and retention strategies $36a
One-time funds to cover 2023-24 apportionment costs 7b
New entrepreneurship and innovation center at East Los Angeles College 3
   Subtotal ($46)
One-Time Reductions  
Facilities maintenance and instructional equipment -$153c
   Subtotal (-$153)
Technical adjustments $49
Total Changes -$58
2021-22 Final Spending $12,193
   
2022-23 Budget Act Spending $12,606
One-Time Spending  
One-time funds to cover 2023-24 apportionment costs $134b
Online education study 1
   Subtotal ($134)
One-Time Reductions  
Facilities maintenance and instructional equipment -$347c
Student enrollment and retention strategies -55a
   Subtotal (-$402)
Technical adjustments -$7
Total Changes -$275
2022-23 Revised Spending $12,331
a When combined with funding scored to 2023-24, the total amount provided in the 2023-24 budget package for this purpose is $145 million, which reflects a $5 million reduction to the amount provided in the 2022-23 budget package.
b When combined with reappropriated funds from prior years, the 2023-24 budget package uses a total of $290 million in one-time funds for apportionment costs in 2023-24.
c When combined with funds scored to 2023-24, the total amount provided in the 2023-24 budget package for this purpose is $347 million, which reflects a $494 million reduction to the amount provided in 2022-23 budget package.