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NC H418
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Becky Carney
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AI Summary
- Requires all local school districts to provide music, dance, or theatre arts instruction to kindergarten through grade 5 students, aligned with the Standard Course of Study
- Requires separate visual arts instruction for all K-5 students under the same standards
- Instruction in both performing arts and visual arts must occur at least once every five school days, last at least 30 consecutive minutes per session, and be taught by licensed instructors in the respective subject area
- Class sizes for arts instruction cannot exceed the maximum classroom size limits established under G.S. 115C-301
- Takes effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
Legislative Description
K-5 Performing and Visual Arts Requirement
Boards
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Education - K-123/18/2025
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