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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO SPECIFY INSTRUCTION ON MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
AI Summary
This bill requires local school administrative units in North Carolina to provide comprehensive performing and visual arts education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Specifically, for both performing arts (music, dance, and theatre) and visual arts, schools must ensure that instruction occurs one day out of every five school days, is taught by a licensed arts instructor, includes sessions lasting at least 30 consecutive minutes, and maintains class sizes within the maximum limits specified in existing state law (G.S. 115C-301). The instruction must align with the state's Standard Course of Study, which is the established curriculum framework. The bill will become effective upon becoming law and will be implemented starting in the 2026-2027 school year, giving schools time to prepare for and adapt to these new requirements. By mandating regular arts education, the bill aims to ensure that elementary students receive consistent, high-quality instruction in performing and visual arts as part of their core educational experience.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (26)
Becky Carney (D)*,
Kyle Hall (R)*,
Erin Paré (R)*,
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Laura Budd (D),
Maria Cervania (D),
Mike Colvin (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Ted Davis (R),
Aisha Dew (D),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Frances Jackson (D),
Monika Johnson-Hostler (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Jordan Lopez (D),
Marcia Morey (D),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Amos Quick (D),
Donna White (R),
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 03/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H418 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H418v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H418v0.pdf |
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