by Cole Lauterbach, The Center Square
| May 13, 2021 01:00 PM
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A new report from California’s state auditor says an online community college program that’s eaten up more than $100 million in taxpayer funds should be eliminated after graduating only 12 of its 904 students enrolled.
State Auditor Elaine Howle released the 74-page report Tuesday, showing Calbright College had fallen far behind in accomplishing benchmarks set since its inception in 2018.
The online only community college’s goal is to offer free education to the state’s lucrative careers in trades that often require certifications.
“Calbright must show that its actual success can match its potential benefit and that it is worth the significant investment of public funds that the State has made,” Howle said.