CA Prop 28 Info
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.
70%
Schools based on their share of statewide enrollment
30%
Schools based on their share of low-income students enrolled statewide
Waiver Walkthrough
Click on the images for the resources you need! Check if you need a waiver here. To apply for a waiver click here. Email templates to send to LEA’s. Templates to check waiver status here. Email Katie if you have any Prop 28 Waiver questions.
Accountability for Prop 28
*LEAs with less than 500 pupils may be exempt!
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.
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."
*Click Here to submit a waiver
LEAs must also:
FAQs
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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.
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To check if your school is eligible click here for more details about funding.
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Funds are starting to roll out, you are welcome to apply now!
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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!
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Email us at sales@artinaction.org
We’d love to get in touch and help you bring art to your students!
Start with requesting an expenditure plan with this template.
Resources
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Questions regarding implementation can be sent to the CDE Career and College Transition Division by emailing Prop28@cde.ca.gov
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Prop 28 FAQs from the California Department of Education
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CreateCa.org created this helpful guide for parents to stay up to date with Prop 28. And a presentation for you to bring to any meetings.
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Local educational agencies (LEAs) can use the AMS Web Portal to submit written waiver requests, reports, and certifications related to Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act.
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It is important to follow the CDE auditing guidelines to ensure all rules are followed.
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The Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division at the CDE and overseeing implementation.
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We don’t know yet.
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Certainly! Schools have the option to allocate 20% of their funds for partnerships. We recommend contacting your school or district to learn about their plans for using these funds and if they are considering applying for a waiver. With an approved waiver, you could use up to 100% of the funds with Art in Action.
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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.
