but according to the california education code, av 1575, it is illegal -- a violation of that education code to interpret pupil fees as any voluntary fundraiser activity or donation. and what i'm trying to say here, a lot of these revenue that we gather, it's highly encouraged, true, but it is voluntarily and when you get down to it, it is a fundraiser for the amazing programs we have, to continue to inspire the people to go into the arts and really find their way in life. so, not only is it incredibly important to every single person coming up to speak, but -- and again this is where your expertise trumps mine, but it may be against the california education code. so if nothing else, i do ask you to consider that in your decision. thank you. >> hi, my name is cleo. i'm a senior at lowell high school. i wanted to tell you guys that my most valuable experience in high school has been my involvement in the theater productions at my school. i wanted to ask you guys and wanted to how if measure 6415 passes how it's going to promote equity for students if it takes away the opportunity to part