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Prop. 2 allocations prompt questions about community college scoring, gym projects and regional weighting

3203124 · May 6, 2025
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Department of Finance and the Community College Chancellor’s Office outlined a Proposition 2 implementation package Wednesday. The Legislative Analyst’s Office urged review of the community college scoring matrix after an unusually high share of gymnasium projects and a possible mismatch between current matrix splits and system needs.

The Department of Finance on Wednesday presented a Proposition 2 implementation plan that would allocate $1.5 billion for California community college projects, with an initial governor’s‑budget package proposing 29 projects and roughly $728.8 million in total state cost over time.

Alexandra Waldman of the Department of Finance said the department used the California Community Colleges Board of Governors’ scoring framework, which prioritizes life‑safety projects first and then splits remaining funds 65% for modernization and 35% for growth. "The governor's budget proposes 29 projects for the Proposition 2 funding," Waldman said.

The Legislative Analyst’s Office told the subcommittee it supports consistent…

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