Under the terms of the measure, the state was required to increase funds available for music and art education programs by 1% of the minimum overall funding required by state law. For LAUSD, that meant a $77 million increase. The money was redirected to school districts from California’s General Fund.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is being sued by its former superintendent and eight families alleging the district misused almost $80 million in funds dedicated for art and music education.