Schools get easier access to arts funds, but LAUSD faces suit over alleged misspending

Governor Newsom signed legislation to increase access to arts funding for schools. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Unified School District faces a lawsuit alleging the misuse of previous arts funds, which the district denies.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to make new funding for arts more accessible, but LAUSD still faces allegations that it misused its share of the money, which it denies.
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