Proposition 28 – Arts & Music in Schools
Teacher Fact Sheet
Empowering arts education in California public schools
What is Prop 28?
- Passed by voters in November 2022
- Guarantees ongoing state funding to expand arts and music education in K–12 public and charter schools
- Does not raise taxes — funds come from the state’s General Fund
How Much Funding?
- Provides 1% of California’s Prop 98 education budget annually
- Estimated $1 billion/year statewide
- Allocated per school site, based on enrollment (with added weight for low-income students)
What Can the Funds Be Used For?
- 80% minimum must go toward:
- Hiring credentialed arts teachers or classified staff. Classified staff can be hired to support arts education programs, but they must be under the supervision of a certificated employee.
- Expanding instructional staff (certificated or classified)
- Up to 20% may be used for:
- Supplies, materials, equipment (e.g., costumes, microphones, paint, instruments)
- Professional development
- Community arts partnerships (e.g., guest artists, field trips)
What Does This Mean for Teachers?
- Opportunities to expand course offerings or reduce class sizes
- Additional resources and support staff
- Funding for projects, productions, and performances
- Teachers may propose how the funds can enhance instruction and access
How Is It Managed?
- Each school must develop a Prop 28 Arts Education Plan
- Schools must submit annual reports detailing how funds were spent
- Plans must support student access, equity, and enrichment
How Can I Get Involved?
- Talk to your principal or site leadership team
- Share your program’s needs and vision
- Help shape the spending plan at your school site
- Collaborate across departments to advocate for arts education
Learn More
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Prop 28 is your chance to grow the arts. Let’s use it to engage, inspire, and empower our students through creativity!