In December 2003, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal state of emergency and eliminated ILE's budget for the fiscal year, and in early 2004, due to large public support, the University of California directly covered most of staff salaries through June 2004.
In December 2003, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a fiscal state of emergency and called for a 150 millon dollar budget cut. It eliminated ILE's budget for the fiscal year, and in early 2004, due to large public support, the University of California directly covered most of staff salaries through June 2004.