Proposition 16 would reverse the ban on equal opportunity policies like affirmative action with the goal of eliminating discrimination in state contracts, hiring, and college admissions. According to a report by the Campaign for College Opportunity, in 2016-17, only 21% of our tenured faculty were African American or Latino, despite those populations making up 50% of the California Community College student body. Research indicates that students are more likely to be academically successful when taught by faculty from similar backgrounds; thus, the passage of Prop 16 would likely result in an increase in student access, success, and equity. 

To learn more about Prop 16 and how California Community Colleges can take an active role in educating voters, watch our virtual town hall with Assemblymember Evan Low.


Prop 16 Toolkit

Below the League has gathered a toolkit to support California Community Colleges. For more information, visit the Yes on Prop 16 website.

The Community College League of California has endorsed Proposition 16. Click here to read the full press release.

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