AB 123 Summary - Budget Act of 2015 Amendments

• Amends the 2015-16 state budget by modifying appropriations across multiple departments and agencies, including reductions in education, health care, and social services funding

• Repeals several budget items related to greenhouse gas reduction initiatives, coastal programs, and state operations totaling millions in appropriations

• Adds new appropriations for programs including immigrant integration, marine protected areas monitoring, recidivism reduction workforce training, and foster care parent support totaling approximately $56 million

• Modifies education funding allocations including adjustments to K-12 state operations, community colleges, student aid, and early childhood care and development programs

• Makes technical changes to budget act sections regarding Proposition 98 funding levels, general fund revenue estimates, and employer contributions for postemployment benefits