November 3, 2026

Proposition 3 & Long Beach Community College

What Proposition 3 means for California public education, community colleges, and Long Beach CCD

What's at Stake for Long Beach CCD?

CTA's Proposition 3 district funding tool identifies the following amount of annual funding at risk for Long Beach Community College District:

in annual funding at risk

CTA describes this as the amount Long Beach CCD could lose each year if Proposition 3 does not pass.

See What's at Stake for Your District

Source: California Teachers Association, Proposition 3 – Our Fight for School Funding, district funding lookup.

What Is Proposition 3?

Proposition 3, the California Children's Education and Health Care Protection Act of 2026, would make permanent existing voter-approved state income tax rates on high-income Californians that are otherwise scheduled to expire.

According to the California Secretary of State's Official Voter Information Guide, the Legislative Analyst estimates that maintaining these rates would generate approximately $5 billion to $15 billion annually, depending on economic conditions and the incomes of high-income taxpayers.

Schools and community colleges receive a portion of these state revenues through California's education funding system.

Community Colleges Are Part of This Funding

Proposition 3 is not only a K–12 funding issue. California's community colleges are part of the public education system supported by state education funding.

The official ballot summary states that revenues dedicated directly to public education under the measure are allocated 89% to K–12 schools and 11% to community colleges.

State funding helps support the programs and services students rely on throughout California's community college system.

For Long Beach CCD, CTA's district-specific estimate of $38,872,355 in annual funding at risk illustrates the scale of funding involved.

CTA's Position on Proposition 3

The California Teachers Association supports Proposition 3 and describes the campaign as part of its "Fight for School Funding."

CTA states that allowing the existing tax rates to expire would result in billions of dollars less in annual state revenue and corresponding reductions in funding available for California's public schools and community colleges.

CTA has developed resources for educators who want to learn more, including district-by-district funding information, campaign materials, and opportunities to participate in voter outreach.

Save the Date

Proposition 3 Statewide Day of Action

Statewide Day of Action

CTA is organizing a statewide Day of Action on September 19. Members who choose to participate can join educators and allies in organized voter outreach around Proposition 3 and public education funding.

Participation in campaign activities is voluntary.

Learn More

2026 General Election

Election Day: November 3, 2026

For voter registration, vote-by-mail, polling place, and other official election information, visit the California Secretary of State.

California Secretary of State – Elections

Sources: California Teachers Association and California Secretary of State. The $38,872,355 Long Beach CCD figure is attributed to CTA's Proposition 3 district funding lookup. CTA's position and campaign statements are identified as CTA's.