Sparking Innovation with Prop 28

Proposition 28 provides the funding, but your vision builds the program. CETA's Prop 28 Ideas & Action page offers compliant, creative blueprints to help you dream big. Discover innovative strategies for maximizing the 80% staffing requirement, like hiring theatre specialists or pooling resources, and get inspired on how to spend the 20% allocation on high-quality scripts, tech-theatre supplies, and professional guest artists. Let’s turn state funding into student applause. Below you will find resources and ideas for Prop 28 spending.

From the state budget to the center stage: reimagine what’s possible.

20% Supplemental

Up to 20% of funds are for arts education support, including teacher training, professional development, supplies, materials, and arts educational partnership programs.

Teacher Training
& Conferences

Festivals & Activities

Hiring
Resources

Have a resource you think should be listed on this page? Please email mdespars@catheatreed.org

Materials & Supplies

Arts Educational Partnerships

80% Hiring

At least 80% are restricted to certified or classified school district employees to provide arts education instruction.

Professional Development

Supplemental Supplies

Staffing

  • Accompanist

  • Music Director

  • Technical Director

  • Choreographer