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California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend it
The compromise would define eligible arts classes, require districts to certify compliance and prevent schools from using the money to replace existing programs.
- Legislators sent a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom clarifying how schools spend California's $1 billion annual arts education investment, with Assemblymember Muratsuchi's legislation streamlining implementation of Proposition 28.
- Austin Beutner, architect of Proposition 28, initially opposed the bill, fearing it "gutted" the initiative's intent by allowing excessive spending leeway until supporters reached a compromise in mid-August.
- The legislation aligns Proposition 28 with California's existing arts framework and clarifies that schools can pool funds to share resources, while addressing whether outside funding counts toward budgets.
- California faces a shortfall of 5,000 arts teachers, with some districts reporting vacancies for six months or more, though Kyle Holmes of California County Superintendents remains optimistic about implementation.
- The bill ensures schools use new funding to supplement rather than replace existing programs, with Holmes saying "For kids, this will mean more art" as the legislation reaches Newsom's desk.
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California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend it – WTOP News
A bill to clarify how schools should spend California’s $1 billion annual investment in arts education is headed for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk after legislators reached a compromise with a champion of the original initiative. “I’m delighted to come to an agreement that will further arts education for kids in California,” said Austin Beutner, former...
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California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend it
A bill to clarify how schools should spend California’s $1 billion annual investment in arts education is headed for Gov.
·New York, United States
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