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.
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.
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.