PA SR38

Designates March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month," "Theater in Our Schools Month," "Dance in Our Schools Month," and "Youth Art Month" in Pennsylvania

Recognizes that Pennsylvania requires K-12 students to receive instruction in fine arts disciplines including music, dance, theater, and visual art

Highlights research showing disadvantaged students who receive arts education are three times more likely to earn a bachelor's degree than those without such experiences

Notes that only 28% of public high schools in high-poverty areas offer theater instruction, emphasizing the need for equitable access to arts programs

Recognizes schools and certified arts educators working to provide comprehensive arts education for all students regardless of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or ability