The 2023-24 Budget: One-Time K-12 Spending Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - Arts Education State Law Has Minimum Requirements in Arts Education.  State law requires schools to provide instruction in visual and performing arts (including music) to all students in grades 1 through 6.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4688

Overview of Proposition 28 Arts Funding for Schools [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2026 - Overview of Proposition 28 Arts Funding for Schools [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5109

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposition 98 Overview and K-12 Spending Plan

Feb 7, 2023 - Proposition  28 (2022) Establishes New Program to Fund Arts Education. Proposition  28 establishes a program to provide additional funding for arts instruction and related activities in schools, beginning in 2023 ‑24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4670

Overview of K-12 Career Technical Education

Mar 25, 2025 - For example, states must ensure CTE programs are aligned with math and English language arts standards, agree to provide technical assistance to school districts, and submit student outcome data (such as pathway completion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5021

The 2024-25 Budget: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Feb 15, 2024 - Recommendations Consider Benefits and Trade ‑Offs of Elementary Arts and Music Education Authorization. The proposed elementary arts and music education authorization may make it easier for schools to hire arts and music teachers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4839

The 2023-24 Budget: State and Federal One-Time K-12 Funding

Mar 10, 2023 - Remaining funding allocated based on 2020 ‑21 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) apportionments. 4.6 b Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Funds may be used for instructional materials and professional development related to school climate (such as training on de ‑escalation strategies) and various academic subject areas, including visual and performing arts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4734

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Proposition 98 and K-12 Education

Nov 10, 2025 - Trailer legislation requires the State Board of Education (SBE) to approve a list of professional development programs for English language arts (ELA) and English language development (E LD) training by September 30, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5087

The 2023-24 Budget: Fiscal Outlook for Schools and Community Colleges

Nov 16, 2022 - Proposition 28 (2022) Establishes New Program to Fund Arts Education. Proposition  28 establishes a program to provide additional funding for arts instruction and related activities in schools, beginning in 2023 ‑24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4648

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC = Security Operations Center; IT = information technology; CMD = California Military Department; CPUC = California
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

The 2022-23 Budget: Expanded Learning Programs

Feb 16, 2022 - At least 75  percent of each districts ’ allocation must be used to supplement art education programs. This  portion of funding could be used for training, art supplies and materials, and partnerships with outside organizations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4545