A lawsuit filed against Los Angeles Unified accuses the district of violating Proposition 28, a law mandating the hiring of arts teachers and proper use of state funds. The lawsuit, initiated by former Supt. Austin Beutner alongside students and labor unions, alleges that L.A. Unified falsely certified compliance with Proposition 28, effectively defrauding the state. Despite the district's claims of increased arts funding, concerns remain that funds meant for new programs were redirected from existing ones. Proposition 28 was approved by voters in 2022 to enhance arts education statewide.
The lawsuit alleges that L.A. Unified provided a false certification to the state that Proposition 28 arts funding has been used properly, claiming fraud against taxpayers.
Proposition 28 was approved by a nearly two-thirds majority of voters in November 2022, requiring 1% of state funding to expand arts instruction.
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