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Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026 or the GAAME Act of 2026 This bill specifies that funds that support the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families (i.e., Title I funds) may be used for arts and music programs. First, the bill specifies that schools operating school-wide programs may include descriptions related to arts and music education in their comprehensive plans. Such a plan may include a description of (1) how sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified educators and providers meet the challenging state academic standards, and (2) how sequential, standards-based music education taught by certified educators align with the challenging state academic standards. Second, the bill specifies that schools operating targeted assistance programs may use funds for arts and music programs that address the academic needs of students. This assistance may include providing support for certified educators, professional development, supplies, instruments, and other expenses.
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2026 · third_quarter · Education
Music education; arts education; teacher recruitment and retention; federal data collection and reporting; Department of Education funding, administration of programs, and interagency agreements; FY 2027 appropriations for ESSA Titles I, II, and IV-A; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Assistance for Arts Education; Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence program; Teacher Quality Partnerships program; IDEA Part D Personnel Preparation program; Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers; RAISE Act (H.R. 1611/S. 1697); IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 2598/S. 1277); HBCU Arts Education Act (H.R. 2664); Department of Education Protection Act (H.R. 433); Arts Education for All Act (H.R. 2485/S. 5635); Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act (H.R. 3852); Black Music Month resolutions (H. Res. 509/ S. Res. 273); Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 5399); Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act (H.R. 1331); Pay Teachers Act (S. 2481); Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 4120); Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act (H.R. 7855/S. 4018); Music In Our Schools Month resolutions (H. Res. 257/S. Res. 139); Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (H.R. 8896/S. 4567); resolution providing congressional disapproval to the Department of Education rule on federal student loan programs (H. J. Res. 189/S. J. Res. 196); Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act (H.R. 9245/S. 4733); Black Music Month resolutions (H. Res. 1368/S. Res. 779); Affordable Youth Enrichment Opportunities Act (H.R. 9426); DIVERSIFY Act (H.R. 10518/S. 5431); and Quality Educator Partnership Act (H.R. 105309/S. 5549)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Music education; arts education; teacher recruitment and retention; federal data collection and reporting; Department of Education funding, administration of programs, and interagency agreements; FY 2026 appropriations for ESSA Titles I, II, and IV-A; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Assistance for Arts Education; Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence program; Teacher Quality Partnerships program; IDEA Part D Personnel Preparation program; Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers; RAISE Act (H.R. 1611/S. 1697); IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 2598/S. 1277); HBCU Arts Education Act (H.R. 2664); Department of Education Protection Act (H.R. 433); Arts Education for All Act (H.R. 2485); Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act (H.R. 3852); Black Music Month resolutions (H. Res. 509/ S. Res. 273); Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 5399); Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act (H.R. 1331); Pay Teachers Act (S. 2481); Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 4120); Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act (H.R. 7855/S. 4018); Music In Our Schools Month resolutions (H. Res. 257/S. Res. 139); Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act (H.R. 8896/S. 4567); resolution providing congressional disapproval to the Department of Education rule on federal student loan programs (H. J. Res. 189/S. J. Res. 196); Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act (H.R. 9245/S. 4733); and Black Music Month resolutions (H. Res. 1368/S. Res. 779)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Education
Music education; arts education; teacher recruitment and retention; federal data collection and reporting; Department of Education funding & administration of programs; FY 2026 appropriations for ESSA Titles I, II, and IV-A; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Assistance for Arts Education; Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence program; Teacher Quality Partnerships program; IDEA Part D Personnel Preparation program; Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers; RAISE Act (H.R. 1611/S. 1697); IDEA Full Funding Act (H.R. 2598/S. 1277); HBCU Arts Education Act (H.R. 2664); Department of Education Protection Act (H.R. 433); Arts Education for All Act (H.R. 2485); Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act (H.R. 3852); Black Music Month resolutions (H. Res. 509/ S. Res. 273); Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act (H.R. 5399); Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act (H.R. 1331); Pay Teachers Act (S. 2481); Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 4120); Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act (H.R. 7855/S. 4018); and Music In Our Schools Month resolutions (H. Res. 257/S. Res. 139)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
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