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Discussion on adult literacy funding changes and federal funding sources
1:00:19
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Councilmember Avilés inquires about changes in adult literacy funding between fiscal years 2025 and 2026, noting a significant decrease. DYCD officials explain that the reduction is primarily due to one-time funding not being included in the upcoming budget.
- Funding decrease of $20.3 million noted between FY2025 and FY2026
- DYCD unable to provide immediate information on the percentage of federal funding for RFP contracted adult literacy programs
Alexa Avilés
1:00:19
So let's start with, I'd like to talk about adult literacy funding.
1:00:24
The preliminary plan includes 43,000,000 in fiscal twenty five, and 12,800,000.0 in fiscal twenty six for the literacy program.
1:00:33
The difference between the fiscal twenty six preliminary and fiscal twenty five adopted is a decrease of 20,300,000.0.
1:00:42
Can you explain the difference?
Nevita Bailey
1:00:45
Difference, next year's budget is primarily associated with the one time funding that's not included in the budget.
1:00:50
As you know, was one time funding that happened typically in a budget, and that is primarily driving the reduction between years.
1:00:59
And
Alexa Avilés
1:01:02
how much and what percentage of funding for the DYCD RFP contracted adult literacy programs comes from federal funds?
Nevita Bailey
1:01:12
I don't have that in front of me.
1:01:14
I can get back to you afterwards and give you that information.