The Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) Board of Directors supported Proposition 16, a ballot measure heading to the November 2020 ballot that seeks to repeal Proposition 209 (1996), which stated that the government and public institutions cannot discriminate against or grant preferential treatment to persons on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting. As a result, state and local entities could establish a wider range of policies and programs so long as they are consistent with federal and state law related to equal protection. This ballot measure is extremely important particularly given the national focus on social inequities and injustice. 

The SSCCC understands the importance of this ballot measure and is pleased to provide a series of tools and materials to inform and support your local advocacy or support of this important ballot measure. 

Please reach out to vpla@studentsenate@ccc.org for any questions you have regarding the subjects discussed in this document.

Get the Facts about Proposition 16

  • Take a look at the one-pager here.
  • Find a more detailed look at the facts here.
  • If you want to read articles about news related to Proposition 16, take a look here.

TOOLS FOR INFORMING STUDENTS ABOUT PROPOSITION 16

  • Because your student body association (SBA) may consider supporting some propositions affecting your students, questions may come up regarding the scope of permissible advocacy activities of SBA student officers and other student members. Please use these FAQs and helpful advice to help your SBA navigate the legal concerns regarding propositions advocacy.

  • Use this template to pass a resolution in your SBA supporting Proposition 16.

Get involved in the Campaign Outside your SBA

  • Share a post on your social media and tell your friends. Choose from the various graphics and images found here to post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Search for Proposition 16 events, like phone banking, near you here, and sign up to volunteer for Proposition 16 advocacy here.