The 411 on Prop 28 How Will Your School Use its New Arts Funding?

After years of neglect—and arts and music programs on the chopping block due to budget constraints— there is finally good news for arts education in California schools. Thanks to the passing of Proposition 28 in 2022, arts education is now mandatory and more accessible in California schools, bringing cause for celebration! Read on to understand the parameters and what the new funding might mean for your child’s school.

First, Why Does Art Education Matter?

Researchers have proven time and time again that arts and music programs are not only essential for child development, but also mental health. Prop 28 backers and educators already know the funding will help foster creativity, critical thinking, problemsolving and emotional processing, while engaging both sides of the brain and promoting a holistic approach to learning.