INFORMATION FOR YOUR PROP 28 JOURNEY
Funding Resources
View the funding resources page for information on funding for the arts including Prop 28, AMIM - the instructional materials block grant, Title I, and more.
What is "arts in education?"
California Ed Code specifically lists which disciplines fall under the "arts". Take a moment to review which specific art disciplines you can support with additional art educational funding.
California Education Code states:
For grades 1 to 6;
512101
(a) The adopted course of study for grades 1 to 6, inclusive shall include instruction, beginning in grade 1 and continuing through grade 6, in the following areas of study:
(5) Visual and performing arts, including instruction in the subjects of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, aimed at the development of aesthetic appreciation and the skills of creative expression.
California Education Code Section 51210 (Grades one through six)
For grades 7 to 12:
512202
The adopted course of study for grades 7 to 12, inclusive, shall offer courses in the following areas of study:
(g) Visual and performing arts, including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, with emphasis upon development of aesthetic appreciation and the skills of creative expression.
California Education Code Section 51220 (Grades seven through twelve)
A-G Subject Requirements:
In addition to the requirements designated by California Ed Code:
"half of the state's (California) school districts set their minimum graduation requirements to match the course requirements for admission to the state's public universities. Under these requirements, students must take one year of visual and performing arts, which cannot be fulfilled with foreign language or CTE coursework."
This specifically refers to "F - Visual and Performing Arts" in the A-G subject requirements in both CSU and UC schools.
The Arts and Music in Schools Funding and Accountability Act, Prop 28, defines "arts education program" as but not limited to:
- instruction and training,
- supplies,
- materials, and
- arts educational partnership programs for instruction in:
- dance,
- media arts,
- music,
- theatre
- visual arts
- creative expressions
Specific examples for visual arts include:
- folk art
- painting
- sculpture
- photography
- craft arts.
While creative expression includes:
- graphic arts and design
- computer coding
- animation
- music composition and ensembles
- script writing
- costume design
- film
- video
Ed Buzz: New Arts Funding For Schools?
NEWS & UPDATES
The Advancement Grant offers financial support to Los Angeles County school districts working to provide quality arts education to all students. Districts may apply for matching funds of up to $25,000.
Los Angeles County school districts that are in partnership with the Arts Ed Collective and will be implementing board approved strategic plans for arts education in 2024-25 are eligible to apply.
The toolkit developed by Create CA has many "tools" districts can use as they plan their funding and programming. These tools are supplemental and aren't required by the CDE.
The California Department of Education (CDE) has published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers regarding Proposition 28—The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act.
LACOE EVENTS FOR ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING
Celebrating Arts Education Funding with Equity & Vision
Join us as we reflect on the first year of the Prop 28 implementation with Los Angeles school communities. During this artful and inspiring day, you will hear how local schools have implemented programs, developed equitable plans, explored funding opportunities, leveraged partnerships, and peek into their future aspirations. Be inspired and gain insight on next steps that put students in the arts at the forefront while learning from your colleagues.
This event is offered by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), LACOE’s Center for Distance and Online Learning and the Greater LA Education Foundation with contributions from the LA Department of Arts and Culture and Create CA.
Open to school district leaders, site leaders, arts coordinators, school board members, and members of the arts education community.
- 8:00: Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 9:00: Program Begins
- 12:00: Lunch served
- 1:00: Museum Visitation Time
Publishers and Vendors will have access to instructional leaders and teachers during this one-day event.
