Provide clear, comprehensive state guidance on Prop 28 AMS eligible expenses, waivers, and school-community collaboration¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 qualitative), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

The report concludes that additional guidance is needed so Prop 28 AMS funds are optimally utilized for students and accessible arts education. It states that "Additional guidance is needed to ensure Prop 28 AMS funds are optimally utilized to benefit students and provide accessible arts education in schools across California." Specific guidance should define eligible expenses, support districts seeking waivers to spend more than 20% on equipment and supplies, assist smaller districts, and foster strategic collaboration between schools and community organizations, plus professional development for administrators and educators on new funding structures.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• State-level publication of clear eligibility rules, waiver application procedures, and allocation guidance accessible to districts, schools, and arts providers

Constraints¶

• The report notes guidance needs differ by district context, e.g., smaller districts and schools with small allocations unsure how to allocate funds effectively

Target Learners¶

• K-12 public school students in California
• school and district administrators allocating Prop 28 AMS funds

Target Learning Goals¶

• effective and equitable allocation of dedicated arts education funding
• sustained school-community arts partnerships

Claims¶

• Confusion about allowable Prop 28 AMS expenses at school and district levels has reduced funding directed to community arts organizations [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Community arts organizations should diversify services and form strategic partnerships with schools to remain relevant under dedicated arts funding

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Herpin, S. A., Wynveen, K., & Berry, W. (2025). California's Proposition 28 Arts and Music Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: Initial impact on arts organizations. WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED677596