GAAME Act of 2026
This bill, known as the Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand federal funding for arts and music programs in public schools. It directly affects school districts and educators by allowing Title I funds to support sequential, standards-based instruction in dance, media arts, theater, visual arts, and music. The legislation requires these programs to be taught by certified educators and aligns them with state academic standards to ensure quality instruction. Additionally, the bill allows targeted assistance schools to use federal funds for supplies, professional development, and equipment needed for arts and music education.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Mar 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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Nydia M. Velázquez
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
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Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Eugene Simon Vindman
DDemocratic
Co
LaMonica McIver
DDemocratic
Co
Valerie P. Foushee
DDemocratic
Co
Yvette D. Clarke
DDemocratic
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