California's budget proposal includes a $375 million cut to the CSU system, risking layoffs, program cancellations, and hindered enrollment efforts. This comes as the system, struggling since 2021 due to rising costs and declining enrollment post-COVID, braces for a nearly 8% budget reduction which may reflect a real impact of 10% to 12%. Concerns raised by Sen. John Laird emphasize the necessity to prevent these cuts, stressing they would block support for new students and exacerbate academic challenges across campuses.
The proposed cuts of $375 million to the California State University system threaten significant reductions in faculty, academic programs, and student enrollment opportunities.
Sen. John Laird calls the budget cut 'untenable,' fearing it represents a 10% to 12% reduction when considering rising costs and current economic challenges.
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