Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all money transferred to the Keep Arts in Schools Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund shall be continuously appropriated and allocated as follows:
(a) To the Franchise Tax Board and the Controller only for reimbursement of all costs incurred by the Franchise Tax Board and the Controller in connection with their duties under this article.
(b) (1) To the Arts Council, for allocation of grants to individuals or organizations administering arts programs for children in preschool through 12th grade pursuant to subdivision (o) of Section 8753 of the Government Code.
(2) Funds made available to the Arts Council shall not be used for any purpose other than to provide grants as prescribed by this subdivision. Funds made available pursuant to this subdivision shall not be used by the Arts Council for administrative purposes, to reimburse its costs associated with administering grants, to further its programs, or for any purpose relating to its own operations.
(3) The Arts Council shall comply with subdivision (b) of Section 18873.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 519, Sec. 8. (SB 503) Effective January 1, 2018. Inoperative on or before January 1, 2025, as prescribed in Section 18894. Repealed on or before December 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 18894.)