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Guaranteeing Access to Quality Arts and Music Education in Federally Supported Schools.

This bill ensures that students in federally supported schools have access to high-quality, standards-based arts and music education. It mandates the inclusion of sequential instruction in dance, theater, visual arts, and music, taught by certified educators. This change guarantees better funding for arts programs, including instruments, supplies, and professional development for teachers.
Key points
Mandates standards-based, sequential arts (dance, media arts, theater, visual arts) and music education in schools receiving federal aid.
Requires schools to use certified arts and music educators and explicitly allows federal funds to cover supplies, instruments, and professional development.
Increases financial support and focus on arts programs as a core component of a well-rounded education for students.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_969
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2023-02-09