CA Prop 28 Info

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What is Prop 28

In November 2022, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 28, which provides annual funding for arts education programs in public and charter schools from pre-K through 12th grade. The measure adds a minimum source of funding to supplement existing arts education programs, and the California Department of Education will be the lead for implementation and establishing guidelines.

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Funding Distribution:

The California Department of Education (CDE) will allocate funds for Proposition 28 to local educational agencies (LEAs) beginning with fiscal year 2023–24. The distribution will be based on preschool and K–12 enrollment, with 70% going to schools based on their share of statewide enrollment and 30% going to schools based on their share of low-income students enrolled statewide. Up to 1% of the funding may be used by local governing boards for administrative expenses.

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70%

Schools based on their share of statewide enrollment

30%

Schools based on their share of low-income students enrolled statewide

Up to 1%

Administrative expenses

LEAs with less than 500 pupils may be exempt!

Accountability for Prop 28

Each school site principal or program director must develop an expenditure plan for Proposition 28 funds. LEAs with more than 500 pupils must certify annually that:

The funds were used for arts education instruction.

At least 80% of the funds were used to employ certificated or classified employees to provide arts education.

The funds were used to supplement existing funding for arts education programs.

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Submit an annual board-approved report to the California Department of Education (CDE) in a manner determined by the Superintendent.

Post how funds were spent on their websites.

***The CDE may provide a waiver to allow schools to use more than the 20% for programming and supplies if there is "good cause shown."

*** This waiver has not yet been released.

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LEAs must also:

FAQs

  • Annual funding for arts education programs in California public and charter schools from pre-K through 12th grade. The measure adds a minimum source of funding to supplement existing arts education programs, and the California Department of Education will be the lead for implementation and establishing guidelines.

  • More details to come soon

  • Funds are starting to roll out, you are welcome to apply now!

  • Yes! Schools will be able to use Prop 28 funds to bring the Art in Action program to their students. For schools with under 500 students, the full allocation amount will be eligible for use to purchase Art in Action curriculum and supplies. For schools with 500+ students, 20% of the allocation amount will be eligible for use to purchase the Art in Action curriculum and supplies. We are hopeful that once a waiver is released, schools with 500+ students will be able to apply for the waiver to use the full allocation for Art in Action programming. As more details are released regarding the waiver, we will share it here!

  • Email us at sales@artinaction.org
    We’d love to get in touch and help you bring art to your students!

Resources

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As more is shared from the state about Prop 28, we will keep this page updated to share resources with our arts education community. 

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