Arts & Entertainment
LAUSD Considering Total Elimination of Arts Funding
Cuts would imperil arts programs at LAUSD's elementary schools.
Facing a $600 million budget deficit, the Los Angeles Unified School District is considering the total elimination of elementary school arts education funding, according to Arts for L.A., and county-wide arts advocacy group.
Arts for L.A. posted the following action alert on Friday, Feb 3.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has proposed total elimination of its elementary school arts education program. To take action by contacting the Superintendent and School Board, please click here. This unprecedented step will reverse a ten-year effort made by the District to restore arts education to its 700,000 students.
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The post provides a link to a form letter that can be sent to LAUSD board members prior to the Tuesday, Feb. 14 Board of Education meeting, when the members are expected to begin budget discussions.
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