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Governor’s May Revision Avoids Direct Cuts to CSU

System Prepares Scenarios Dependent on Governor’s Tax Measure

Contacts: Claudia Keith or Mike Uhlenkamp, (562) 951-4800

The California State University Board of Trustees  adopted on Sept. 19 budget contingency measures based on the outcome of Proposition 30 on the November 6 ballot.  The board voted 11 to 3 to raise tuition fees by $150 a semester or 5 percent if the Governor’s tax initiative fails and a $250 million “trigger” budget cut to the CSU goes into effect. Alternatively, the board also voted to roll back the 9.1 percent tuition fee increase already in effect for fall if voters approve the tax measure. Faculty trustee Bernadette Cheyne, student trustee Jillian Ruddell and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson voted against the resolutions.

“It is clear that we cannot simply cut our way out of another $250 million hit to our budget,” said CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed.  “We need to take a balanced approach in terms of cost reductions and revenue enhancements. That is reflected in the contingency plans approved by the board.”

View the CSU Budget Central website, the SJSU Budget Central website, or current SJSU tuition and campus fees.

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