GAAME Act of 2026
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Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026 or the GAAME Act of 2026
This bill specifies that funds that support the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families (i.e., Title I funds) may be used for arts and music programs.
First, the bill specifies that schools operating school-wide programs may include descriptions related to arts and music education in their comprehensive plans. Such a plan may include a description of (1) how sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified educators and providers meet the challenging state academic standards, and (2) how sequential, standards-based music education taught by certified educators align with the challenging state academic standards.
Second, the bill specifies that schools operating targeted assistance programs may use funds for arts and music programs that address the academic needs of students. This assistance may include providing support for certified educators, professional development, supplies, instruments, and other expenses.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Cite this page
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7855: GAAME Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7855/
"H.R. 7855: GAAME Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7855/.
H.R. 7855, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7855/.
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