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6 <br /> JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY (NCACC Legislative Advocacy Goal Category) <br /> • GOAL— Seek legislation expanding state funding for essential medical, mental health, <br /> substance use, and social services for people incarcerated in local detention facilities. <br /> (NCACC Justice & Public Safety Top Priority Legislative Goal; Orange County Top 5 Goal) <br /> PUBLIC EDUCATION (NCACC Legislative Advocacy Goal Category) <br /> • GOAL — Support legislation that invests in school operational and capital needs. <br /> (Strategic Plan Priority 5, Objectives 4 & 5) <br /> • GOAL — Seek funding that promotes workforce development, continuing education, <br /> and college/career readiness. <br /> (Strategic Plan Priorities 5 & 6, Objectives 3 & 6) <br /> • GOAL — Support legislation to modernize public school funding formulas. <br /> • GOAL — Support legislation to improve teacher and classified staff recruitment and <br /> retention, including increased state salary schedules. <br /> (NCACC Public Education Top Priority Legislative Goal) <br /> • GOAL — Seek funding for community college—high school partnerships that expand <br /> experiential learning. <br /> TAX AND FINANCE (NCACC Legislative Advocacy Goal Category) <br /> • GOAL — Support legislation that preserves County funding and taxing authority and <br /> instead funds potential expanded exemptions through the state budget. <br /> (Orange County Top 5 Goal) <br />