Use It or Lose It: The May 31st Prop 28 Deadline is Looming
The clock is ticking for California schools. Under Proposition 28 (the Arts and Music in Schools Act), hundreds of millions of dollars were unlocked to transform arts education. But there’s a catch: these funds are subject to a "use it or lose it" policy.
If your school hasn't spent its designated allocation for the current cycle by the end of this fiscal year, those funds risk being clawed back by the state. May 31st is the practical deadline to get those purchase orders in and ensure that not a single dollar meant for student creativity goes to waste.
The "20% Opportunity"
While 80% of Prop 28 funding is typically earmarked for staffing, the remaining 20% is specifically for materials, equipment, and arts partnerships. If you have unspent funds in this 20% pot, now is the time to stock up on our sequential K-8 visual arts program. Don't let your allocation vanish, turn it into a complete classroom studio with our all-in-one ARTboxes, which provide everything needed for a year of creativity:
• Grade-Specific Masterpieces: Students analyze works by icons like van Gogh, Picasso, and Rivera before creating their own.
• Comprehensive Art Supplies: Each box is packed with high-quality media, including tempera paints, watercolors, oil and chalk pastels, charcoal, and specialty papers.
• Foundational Skills: Our curriculum builds real technical proficiency in drawing, painting, sculpture, and color theory.
• Classroom-Ready Curriculum: Teachers get step-by-step guides and online video resources that make implementation easy, even for those without an art background.
We’re Here for the "Quick Turnaround"
We know that school administrators are under immense pressure right now. The last thing you need is a long, drawn-out procurement process. We’ve optimized our system to help you beat the May 31st buzzer:
• Same-Day Quotes: Send us your needs, and we’ll get a formal quote back to you within hours so you can get it through your district's approval pipeline immediately.
• Easy Implementation: Our resources are designed to be "plug-and-play." Whether it's curriculum kits or bulk art supplies, we ensure they are classroom-ready the moment they arrive.
• Audit-Ready Documentation: We provide clear, categorized invoicing that makes reporting your Prop 28 expenditures to the CDE (California Department of Education) seamless.
Don’t Leave Your Students Hanging
Every dollar not spent is an opportunity lost for a student to discover their passion. Let’s make sure every paintbrush is bought and every instrument is tuned.
Let’s talk today.
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Reach out for a quote before the May 31st deadline passes, and let’s get these resources into your students' hands before it’s too late.
Note to Administrators: If you aren't sure of your remaining balance, check your district’s AMS (Arts and Music in Schools) portal or contact your fiscal office today. Time is of the essence!
