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Subcommittee reviews Cal Grant and middle‑class scholarship numbers; members raise concerns about proposed reductions
Summary
LAO and CSAC presented updated projections for Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship. The governor's budget would reduce Middle Class Scholarship funding as one‑time funds expire, a move legislators warned could materially cut award amounts for recipients.
The subcommittee reviewed updated spending and participation projections for Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship program.
Natalie Gonzales of the Legislative Analyst's Office summarized administration estimates that Cal Grant spending would rise in the 2025‑26 budget year due to a projected increase in recipients and average award size; LAO noted CSAC projects a 1.3% increase in recipients and a 3.2% increase in average awards (largely driven by UC…
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