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PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ARTS AND MUSIC EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. INITIATIVE STATUTE.
Summary
Provides additional funding from state General Fund for arts and music education in all K–12 public schools (including charter schools). Fiscal Impact: Increased state costs of about $1 billion annually, beginning next year, for arts education in public schools.
Money Raised
Chart depicts total fundraising by all committees primarily formed for and against Prop 28.Totals are updated daily with contributions from Power Search 
and adjustments from the most recent Political Reform Division analysis.
Largest Contributions
Showing the 10 largest contributions to committees formed primarily for and against Prop 28 in the election cycle when it appeared on the ballot. Contributions in earlier election cycles and contributions between allied committees are excluded. For more information on funding for ballot measure campaigns, visit the Power Search campaign finance search engine.
Yes on Prop 28
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No on Prop 28
What your vote means
Yes
A YES vote on this measure means: The state would provide additional funding specifically for arts education in public schools. This amount would be above the constitutionally required amount of funding for public schools and community colleges.
No
A NO vote on this measure means: Funding for arts education in public schools would continue to depend on state and local budget decisions.
More on Proposition 28
For background on Proposition 28, an analysis by the legislative analyst, endorsements for and against the measure, and more...
- Read the California Voter Information Guide.
Arguments
Pro
Barely one in five California public schools have a full-time arts or music program. Prop. 28 provides additional funding to ensure every student in PK–12 public school has access to arts and music education—without raising taxes. Protects existing education funding. Includes strict accountability, transparency. Parents, teachers and children support.
Con
No argument against Proposition 28 was submitted.