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AR SB826
Bill
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Removes the June 1, 2005 deadline and requires every public elementary school to provide at least 40 minutes per week of visual art instruction or at least 40 minutes per week of music instruction based on state frameworks
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Changes language to allow visual art "or" music instruction rather than "and" for elementary grades 1-6, giving schools flexibility to choose between the disciplines
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Requires all students in grades 1-6 to participate in either visual art or music classes, with children with disabilities or special needs included in these programs
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Adds new requirement for students in grades 7-8 to participate in either visual arts instruction or performing arts instruction, including appreciation and application components
Legislative Description
To Provide Public School Students With Additional Opportunities To Pursue A More Rigorous Study Of Art Or Music; And To Amend The Requirements For Visual Art And Music Instruction In Public Schools.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013