Spring 2012
Committee:
Governmental Relations
Whereas, The Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs being put forth by Molly Munger will “increase personal income tax rates for annual
earnings over $7,316 using a sliding scale from .4% for lowest individua learners to 2.2% for individuals earning over $2.5 million, ending after twelve years. During first four years, 60% of revenues go to K-12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt, and 10% to early childhood programs. Thereafter, allocates 85% of revenues to K-12 schools, 15% to early childhood programs. Provides K-12 funds on school specific, per-pupil basis, subject to local control, audits, and public input. Prohibits state from directing or using new funds”;
Whereas, This will negatively affect persons with lower incomes, and will not specifically aid California Community Colleges;
Whereas, If both the Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs and the Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 were to be on the November 6, 2012 ballot simultaneously, the likelihood of either measure passing will decrease; and
Whereas, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 is far more beneficial for California Community Colleges than the Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs;
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges oppose the Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs.
earnings over $7,316 using a sliding scale from .4% for lowest individua learners to 2.2% for individuals earning over $2.5 million, ending after twelve years. During first four years, 60% of revenues go to K-12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt, and 10% to early childhood programs. Thereafter, allocates 85% of revenues to K-12 schools, 15% to early childhood programs. Provides K-12 funds on school specific, per-pupil basis, subject to local control, audits, and public input. Prohibits state from directing or using new funds”;
Whereas, This will negatively affect persons with lower incomes, and will not specifically aid California Community Colleges;
Whereas, If both the Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs and the Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 were to be on the November 6, 2012 ballot simultaneously, the likelihood of either measure passing will decrease; and
Whereas, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 is far more beneficial for California Community Colleges than the Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs;
Resolved, that the Student Senate for California Community Colleges oppose the Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs.