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View the legislative bills report here. (updated May 1, 2026)
May 11, 2026
Legislative Update
Assembly Democrats Release Budget Blueprint
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Assembly Democrats released their 2026-27 budget blueprint, just weeks after the Senate published theirs. Unlike the Senate, the Assembly’s blueprint is all narrative and does not dive into specific dollar figures.
The document contains limited information specific to community colleges but states that the January Governor’s Budget proposal would shortchange Proposition 98 (by $5.6 billion in 2025- 26) and that the state Constitution requires those dollars to flow.
Specific to higher education, the document states that the community college system provides critical workforce preparation and that enrollment has been increasing since the pandemic.
Assembly Democrats also state that they want to “hold the line” on funding for all higher
education systems and remain committed to a higher education bond, possibly referencing
Assembly Bill 48 (Alvarez, D-San Diego), which would place an unspecified higher education
facilities bond on a future statewide ballot.
Finally, in discussing reserves and long-term fiscal planning, the document states that the
Assembly aligns with the Senate’s proposal to strengthen the state’s reserve cap “so we can save more during strong revenue years.” With both houses having weighed in and budget subcommittee work complete, the stage is set for the release of the May Revision, anticipated next Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Canvas Cyber Hack
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) has issued a statement
regarding the recent Canvas cybersecurity issue affecting educational institutions nationwide.
According to the CCCCO, the incident involves unauthorized activity associated with Canvas,
which is the learning management system used by colleges and universities across the country.
The CCCCO is working closely with Canvas and campus technology teams to monitor the
situation and support ongoing response efforts.
As a precaution, colleges may experience temporary service disruptions or limited system
availability while security reviews and mitigation measures are completed. Users are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious emails, messages, or account activity to their local information technology help desk.
The CCCCO stated that protecting student, faculty, and staff information remains a top priority and that updates will continue to be shared as additional information becomes available.
For the full CCCCO statement, click here.
