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J i's 0 t L JAR T!S P-SC!IENC��-HER I TAGEC l ACCESS FOR ALL will allow better access by all residents of King County to hundreds of arts, heritage, and science-based non-profits—both large and small --that provide programs and performances for the general public. ACCESS FOR ALL will open new opportunities for economically and geographically underserved populations and others who face barriers to access to experience arts, heritage, and science and will ensure that the county's cultural institutions will be able to thrive and thereby to provide continued and increased levels of public benefits. These goals are achieved by focusing funding in four areas,each designed to increase access. 1. Public School Access: K 12 public school students in all 19 King County school districts will see a dramatic increase in free access to curriculum-related arts,science and heritage programs in class and at cultural sites with emphasis on underserved students. The ACCESS FOR ALL program includes substantial funds for student transportation to ensure that no student is denied access due to the high cost of bus transportation. 2. Focus on Equity and Inclusion: Nearly 40 major regional arts, science and heritage organizations, including the Woodland Park Zoo,Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Science Center and Museum of Flight, will offer free admission/tickets for King County residents who have economic,geographic and other barriers to access. These groups will also bring performances and programs throughout the County that are created in and for local communities through partnerships between regional and community based cultural organizations,and with other community-based nonprofits. 3. Benefits for All: In addition,these regional organizations will offer a range of free and low-cost opportunities for everyone in King County to take part in their programs and performances such as increased free days for all who wish to attend. 4. Dramatic Increase in Support for Community-based Cultural Organizations:Community based cultural organizations--such as local heritage museums, organizations serving communities of opportunity, botanical gardens, children's theaters and music training programs,and local arts and science groups to list just a few--of all sizes and in every part of King County will receive dramatic increases in public funding under the ACCESS FOR ALL program.ACCESS FOR ALL funding can be used flexibly by these groups to cover operating expenses,for capital projects and special needs. ACCESS FOR ALL will be managed by 4Culture, King County's Cultural Development Authority with a 40 year track record of creating and managing local cultural funding and service programs to benefit our residents.The program will distribute annual proceeds from a one-tenth of one percent sales tax. Funds will be collected by King County and awarded by 4Culture through a public process and contracts for service that call for each recipient to provide continual, measurable public benefits. 5