GAAME Act of 2026
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This bill would allow schools to use federal Title I funds to support arts and music programs for students from low-income families.
What it does
This bill would clarify that Title I funds intended for students from low-income families may be used to support arts and music programs in elementary and secondary schools. Schools with school-wide programs would be permitted to include standards-based arts and music education taught by certified instructors in their comprehensive academic plans. Additionally, schools with targeted assistance programs could use these funds for educator support, professional development, instruments, and other supplies necessary for arts and music instruction.
Who is affected
This bill affects elementary and secondary students from low-income families by expanding the permissible use of Title I funds to include arts and music programs. It also impacts schools operating school-wide or targeted assistance programs, as well as certified arts and music educators who provide instruction and professional development. Additionally, the legislation affects educational providers and students who require access to music supplies and instruments.
Key provisions
- Clarification of Title I funding for arts and music. Specifies that Title I funds intended for students from low-income families may be used to support arts and music programs in elementary and secondary schools.
- Inclusion of arts and music in school-wide comprehensive plans. Allows schools with school-wide programs to describe how sequential, standards-based arts and music education taught by certified educators will meet state academic standards.
- Support for arts and music in targeted assistance programs. Permits schools with targeted assistance programs to use funds for arts and music education, including costs for certified educators, professional development, supplies, and instruments.
Fiscal impact
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Effective dates
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Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies the allowable uses of Title I funds, which are federal resources dedicated to the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families. It specifically clarifies how these existing funds may be applied to support sequential, standards-based arts and music education within school-wide and targeted assistance programs.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to ensure that federal Title I funds for low-income students can be used to support arts and music education. It intends to facilitate this by allowing schools to incorporate standards-based arts and music programs into their comprehensive plans and targeted assistance programs.