Education Politics Error by state budget writers could cost WA community colleges a bundle
Leaders of Washington’s community college system are vowing to fight the potential loss of $28.5 million in state funds due to a budget miscue by the governor and state lawmakers.
On Monday, in a special meeting, members of the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges warned of layoffs and program cuts if they are unsuccessful.
“This is something that was not the fault of the state board or colleges,” board chair Martin Valadez said. “This money has already basically been spent.”
Last month, the Office of Financial Management informed officials at the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges that a $28,527,000 appropriation had been “duplicated” in the current budget and “needs to be unallocated to colleges,” according to a memo to board members.
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