Fifty Percent Law. 2026 Report
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| Title: | Fifty Percent Law. 2026 Report |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | California Community Colleges, Chancellor's Office |
| Source: | California Community Colleges, Chancellor's Office. 2026. |
| Availability: | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. 1102 Q Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Tel: 916-327-5887; Fax: 916-327-5889; e-mail: whom@cccco.edu; Web site: http://www.cccco.edu |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Numerical/Quantitative Data Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Two Year Colleges |
| Descriptors: | Community Colleges, College Faculty, Teacher Salaries, Fringe Benefits, Compliance (Legal), Educational Finance, State Legislation, Educational Legislation |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| Abstract: | The Fifty Percent Law, established under Education Code section 84362, and implemented through Title 5, sections 59204-59214, requires California community college districts to spend at least half of their annual Current Expense of Education (CEE) on salaries and benefits for classroom instructors. The intent of the law is to ensure that a significant portion of educational spending directly supports classroom instruction. The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is required to report annually to the Board of Governors for California Community College on district compliance, identify districts that fall below the 50 percent requirement, and administer statutory remedies when necessary. This report provides additional information on the Fifty Percent Law including: (1) Fifty Percent Law Requirements and Administration; (2) 2024-25 Fifty Percent Law Deficiencies; (3) 2024-25 Fifty Percent Law District Compliance; and (4) Fifty Percent Law Five Year Trend. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | ED678027 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Fifty Percent Law, established under Education Code section 84362, and implemented through Title 5, sections 59204-59214, requires California community college districts to spend at least half of their annual Current Expense of Education (CEE) on salaries and benefits for classroom instructors. The intent of the law is to ensure that a significant portion of educational spending directly supports classroom instruction. The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office is required to report annually to the Board of Governors for California Community College on district compliance, identify districts that fall below the 50 percent requirement, and administer statutory remedies when necessary. This report provides additional information on the Fifty Percent Law including: (1) Fifty Percent Law Requirements and Administration; (2) 2024-25 Fifty Percent Law Deficiencies; (3) 2024-25 Fifty Percent Law District Compliance; and (4) Fifty Percent Law Five Year Trend. |
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