Legislative Priorities

For 2025, the North Orange County Community College District has identified 11 crucial legislative priorities—five at the state level and six at the federal level—that are central to advancing the needs of our students, staff, and faculty while ensuring the District’s long-term sustainability.

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These priorities empower our advocates in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to address key issues effectively and drive meaningful results. While these 11 priorities are essential, they represent only a portion of the broader legislative landscape the District will engage with and advocate on throughout the year.

State Legislative Priorities

  • Meeting Labor Market Demands
  • Basic Needs
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (DEIAA)
  • Noncredit
  • Long-Term Financial Stability

Federal Legislative Priorities

  • Financial Aid
  • Fiscal Stability
  • Basic Needs
  • Cybersecurity
  • Congressionally Directed Funding Requests
  • Support Advocacy Efforts for Undocumented Students

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