JFAC Sets Bare-bones CC Budget

JFAC has set a bare-bones budget for the state’s community colleges, calling for a 3.9 percent cut in their state general funds and a 5.6 percent cut in total funds. None of the community colleges’ requests for funding, including those to cover enrollment increases, are funded. The governor had recommended a $413,300 decrease in state funds; JFAC more than doubled that to $933,800. The even bigger drop in overall funds reflects the loss of one-time federal stimulus money the colleges got this year/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here.

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Question: Have you had to make tough cuts to your budget during the long recession?