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Urbana adult education faces declining state funds but sees enrollment gains; program adds CNA and entrepreneurial bridge offerings
Summary
Adult education leaders told the board state funding tied to attendance has declined, but recent grants and enrollment increases (including over 300 registrations and a 34-seat CNA class) have improved prospects; the program expects to spend into reserves modestly while shifting to part-time instructors to grow attendance.
Shauna, who oversees the district's adult education programs, presented an overview of courses and FY25 budget pressures: ESL, high-school diploma, CNA classes, and a newly approved entrepreneurial bridge class piloted last year. She said state funding from the Illinois Community College Board is down because the funding formula uses a three-year rolling average of enrollment and attendance and COVID-era years are dropping out of…
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