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2009 Community Colleges of Iowa Legislative Priorities

(prepared by the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees)


State General Aid – a fundamental building block to ensure skilled workers with a broad base of knowledge

State General Aid increase of an estimated $13.75 million for FY2010 based on the formula adopted by the State Board of Education.


Workforce Training – a critical tool in maintaining and building capacity for skilled worker training through funds from ACE, Infrastructure, and Workforce Training and Economic Development Funds

A long-term financial commitment of $40-60 million to the Workforce Training and Economic Development Fund is necessary to maintain and build skilled worker training capacity.


Local Tax Support – a vital component in meeting capacity and local community needs

Additional local taxing authority that returns taxing levels to 25% of revenues.


Community College Salaries – a central element for quality staff and for student success

Increased salaries and equitably distributed supplemental salary appropriations for all staff.

Increased Financial Aid – a key to student success

Increased financial aid, particularly grant aid, for both degree seeking and skills training Community College students.


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