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NC H418

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Becky Carney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

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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