Whereas, the primary work of the California Community College system is to provide instruction to students, and through instruction, pathways to further education, careers, and to economic and social wellbeing;
Whereas, it is in the interest of students to ensure that College budgets accurately reflect the costs of instruction and that allocations are in compliance with or above the 50% that is required;
Whereas, there is a need to clarify the components and categories of funding that constitute instruction, in order to ensure that prescribed percentage of general funds is indeed allocated to instruction;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the regulatory laws be amended to include penalties applicable to Basic Aid districts; and
Be it finally resolved, that the CFT work to compel the CCCCO and its Board of Governors to enforce regulatory process and ensure full compliance with the 50% law.

Submitted by Higher Education Issues Committee