MACC’s Legislative Agenda

Highlights of the MACC Legislative Agenda are below. Click here for the complete document.

1. Operating Budget Request
A series of BRFA reductions since 2008, and rescissions made by the Board of Public Works have reduced state support of community colleges by more than $105 million for the 15 Cade-funded institutions.
♦     MACC requests restoration of the Cade formula statutory intent by increasing State aid to the 15 community colleges and BCCC by at least $26 million per year for the next four years.

2. Capital Budget Request
We ask for continued support in maintaining the integrity of the MACC Capital Budget Prioritization List.
♦     MACC seeks $123.6 million to fully fund the FY 2017 capital request – $51 million to fund the 8 pre-authorized projects from the 2016 request and another $73 million to meet the needs of the 15 new projects requested.

3. Financial Aid for Workforce Training Programs
♦     MACC seeks a financial aid program of $2 million for students pursuing non-credit programs of study that lead to certification and licensure.

4. Statewide and Health Workforce Shortage Grant
♦     Pursue full funding for Statewide Programs and the Health Manpower Shortage Grant. Currently there is a carry-over deficiency of $2.5 million.

5. Oppose increases in State-Mandated Tuition Waivers
6. Seek a State-sponsored Affordability Study to Address College Affordability and Student Debt
7. Seek funding for a Public Education Campaign to Increase Awareness of High School Student Dual Enrollment Opportunities