LAUSD Accused of Mishandling $77 Million in Arts Education Funds
A lawsuit filed by former superintendent Austin Beutner claims L.A.'s largest school district redirected voter-approved Prop. 28 money meant for new arts teachers
LAUSD sued over alleged misuse of funds dedicated for arts, music education
The lawsuit against the school district alleges the misuse of $76.7 million in Prop. 28 funds dedicated for art and music education.
LAUSD misused millions in taxpayer-approved money meant for arts education, suit alleges
Under Proposition 28, LAUSD receives millions annually to increase arts instruction. A new lawsuit claims the funds were diverted. The district denies wrongdoing.
LAUSD sued for alleged misuse of nearly $80 million in arts, music education funds
Los Angeles Unified School District students and the Prop. 28 author have filed a lawsuit against the district and Superintendent Carvalho, alleging the misuse of $76.7 million in Prop. 28 funds dedicated for art and music education.
Lawsuit claims LAUSD misused tens of millions intended for arts education
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.
LAUSD is sued for alleged misuse of nearly $80 million in arts and music funds
Los Angeles Unified School District students and Proposition 28 author Austin Beutner have filed a lawsuit against the school district and Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho, alleging the misuse of $76.7 million in Prop. 28 funds dedicated for art and music education.
LAUSD sued for misuse of funds
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.
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