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Committee examines COLA for categorical programs including DSPS, EOPS and supports for basic needs
Summary
Panelists largely supported the governor's proposed 2.43% COLA for selected categorical programs but LAO warned of tradeoffs with limited Proposition 98 room and recommended legislative prioritization.
The subcommittee reviewed the governor's proposal to apply a 2.43% cost‑of‑living adjustment to selected categorical programs serving community college students.
Justin Hurst of the Department of Finance described the proposed $31.9 million ongoing Proposition 98 General Fund increase to support categorical programs, including the mandate block grant, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), CalWORKs student…
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