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Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Program

Funding Results for the Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools.

Funding is apportioned to school districts, county office of education, charter schools, and state special schools based on the share of statewide total enrollment and enrollment of economically disadvantaged pupils in the prior year. The purpose of these funds is to supplement arts education programs.

Fiscal Year 2026–27

Fiscal Year 2025–26

Fiscal Year 2024–25

Fiscal Year 2023–24

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Questions: Principal Apportionment Section | Prop28@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-4541 
Last Reviewed: Monday, July 20, 2026
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