Bill > HR7261

This bill, the Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act, authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to eligible entities, such as local and state educational agencies, as well as partnerships with institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations, to carry out professional development for arts educators and creative arts therapists. The goal is to help them learn how to best accommodate children with disabilities in arts education by promoting inclusive curricula, best practices, and innovative approaches, including creative arts therapies, in elementary and secondary schools. The bill sets parameters for the grant program, including grant periods, reapplication and renewal processes, and priority for entities serving high-need schools. The bill also defines key terms like "child with a disability" and "creative arts therapy" and authorizes $15 million in funding for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.