In response to today’s release of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revisions to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget, Emmanuel “Manny” Rodriguez, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for California, released the following statement:
“Governor Newsom’s revised state budget confirms the deficit that California’s policymakers must close as they work towards a final agreement for fiscal year 2024-25. During times of fiscal challenge, the state must keep its commitment to higher education affordability, accessibility, and accountability and protect students who rely the most on need-based financial aid to pursue a college degree.
Postsecondary education credential attainment remains a critical driver of California’s economy and workforce—one that relies upon the state’s protection and continued investment in programs that support our most vulnerable and underrepresented students.
TICAS and our partners will continue to advocate for our state’s leaders to fulfill the promises made to students through Cal Grant Reform and to protect students from taking on burdensome debt. As we await additional details on the revised budget, we urge the Governor and the Legislature to prioritize students’ postsecondary access and success as they navigate the state’s financial projections.”
