The Master Plan for higher education, passed in 1960, expressed clearly the intention that college tuition in California should be free for legal residents. Students were responsible for paying “fees” that covered the costs of things excluding instruc . . .

California is ranked 49th in per pupil spending (Fensterwald, 2013) therefore, it is no surprise teachers continue to be concerned how to bring funding to their visual and performing arts (VAPA) programs. Pupil fees are a direct violation of Californi . . .