鈥淭his is a big step forward for public education,鈥� former Los Angeles schools superintendent Austin Beutner said in a press release. 鈥淚t鈥檚 the first guaranteed increase in funding for California public schools since Prop 98 was passed by voters 34 years ago.鈥�

With widespread support, including celebrities such as Dr. Dre and Lil Baby, the measure鈥檚 61.6% voter approval was expected.

Proposition 28, which provides funding for K-12 courses typically cut from school budgets during lean fiscal periods, won鈥檛 raise taxes. Instead, the measure creates an annual funding stream by requiring the state to direct 1% above what is legally required to spend on education for arts and music programs.

There will also be more funding set aside for public schools in low-income neighborhoods.

鈥淎 good education is the best path out of poverty for many and the promise of opportunity for all,鈥� Beutner said.