PROPOSITION 28 Public School Arts and Music Education Funding
Passed CA · 2022-11-08
In plain English
This ballot measure would create a new funding source for arts and music programs in public schools. It would require the state to spend a minimum amount of money each year on these programs, based on how much money the state spends on schools overall.
If this passes
What would actually change. No predictions, no opinions.
- The state would have to set aside a percentage of its school funding each year specifically for arts and music classes
- School districts would receive this money to use for arts and music programs
- The amount of funding would be calculated based on the state's total K-12 school spending
Who's funding each side
Supporting (Yes)
$10.9M
Top donors
Austin BeutnerFounder/ Chair, Vision To Learn
$7.4M California Teachers Association/Issues PAC$2.6M
Steven A. Ballmer and affiliated entities$1.5M
Opposing (No)
$23.0M
Top donors
Robert ReinerProducer, CastleRock Entertainment
$6.5M Stephen L. BingInvestor, self
$2.1M CA Teachers Association Issues PAC$1.5M
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Sources
- Measure text and title: official ballot materials.
- Committee finance: campaign disclosure filings (Forms 460 & 497) filed with the California Secretary of State (Cal-Access).
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