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NY A09660

NY A09660
Adds arts and music education as a common school branch that should be incorporated into the public school curriculum to provide a more well-rounded education for children.


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Introduced
02/04/2020
In Committee
02/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Adds arts and music education as a common school branch that should be incorporated into the public school curriculum to provide a more well-rounded education for children.

AI Summary

This bill adds arts and music education as a common school branch that should be incorporated into the public school curriculum in New York, in order to provide a more well-rounded education for children. The bill amends the state's education law to include arts and music as part of the required course of study for the first eight years of public schools, as well as in the specialized training beyond the first eight years. The goal is to ensure that all public school students in New York have access to arts and music education, which studies have shown can have significant positive impacts, including on traditionally underserved students.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

referred to education (on 02/04/2020)

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