SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 1 -- The California State Assembly Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:

Torrance, CA - Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom signed his Assembly Bill 2440, which will help provide more arts and music education throughout the state by providing California school districts with much-needed guidance and clarity in properly spending Proposition 28 funds.

"Every child, regardless of where they live, deserves quality arts and music education," said Assemblymember Muratsuchi. "While Proposition 28 provides greater funding for arts and music education in California schools, too many school districts have not been spending the funds to expand arts and music programs ...