Q: What is Arts and Music in Schools funding?

A: In 2022, The State of California passed Prop 28, an initiative that would allocate $1 Billion a year in arts and music funding to public schools in California. All schools will receive a portion of this money to hire arts and music education staff, as well as bring arts and music programs like POP’s into their classrooms.

 

Q: How much money will my school receive from AMS?

A: Click here to find your school’s AMS funding amount. Funding is based on enrollment rates and can be used within three school years. 

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Q: When does Arts and Music in School funding expire?

A: Prop 28 promised that this initiative does not have an expiration date. Schools are required to spend their funds within three years. This funding initiative is intended to be a permanent program for the State of California. 

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Q: My school has already used all of our AMS funding this year. Can I still bring a POP program to my school?

A: Yes! POP will never turn a Title-I school away due to the inability to pay. First time schools can receive one free program in their first year.

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Q: How many scholarships are available for Title-I schools?

A: To ensure the greatest availability of our Education Programs for Title-I schools, POP can offer one Education Program session scholarship per school, each academic year. Please email learn@pacificoperaproject.com for specific information pertaining to scholarships available for your school. 

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Q: Does POP work with school clubs and after school programs?

A: Yes! POP creates education programs for 1-12 grade classrooms, in-school clubs, and after school groups. Our programs can be tailored for groups with mixed ages and/or learning levels.

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Q: I want to utilize my AMS funding, but I need assistance. Who can help me?

A: Email the State of California Department of Education at Prop28@cde.ca.gov. Or, contact Anthony Whitson-Martini, POP’s Director of Education and Engagement, at anthony@pacificoperaproject.com.