Many California community colleges have tried — and failed — to secure state grants to build more student housing.

Community college officials said that the UC and Cal State universities rejected nearly 30,000 eligible community college applicants in the fall of 2020 — more than enough transfers to meet the community colleges system’s goal.

The auditors say the chancellor's office should provide more oversight when it comes to how districts are spending state dollars allocated for full-time faculty. 

California’s community colleges say they aren’t going to close the gaps in graduation rates between racial and ethnic groups, missing goals set by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

State education officials say the steep decline in matriculation may threaten viability of California community colleges.

This fall, as the pandemic raged and classes moved online, community colleges nationwide saw a 30 percent drop in enrollment.

Here’s a rundown of the ballot propositions most likely to impact higher education, students and other young people.