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This bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Education to support arts education at minority-serving institutions (MSIs), which are colleges and universities primarily serving underrepresented racial minority students. The bill recognizes the importance of arts in society and the lack of diversity in arts leadership, and aims to provide financial and programmatic support to enhance arts education opportunities for minority students. Specifically, the grants can be used for various purposes, including providing financial assistance to students, creating outreach programs, offering comprehensive student support services, presenting minority art collections, developing internship and fellowship opportunities, supporting arts educator training, and providing mentorship programs. The bill defines "arts" broadly to include various creative disciplines like dance, music, theater, visual arts, and more. The grant recipients must prioritize uses of funds that directly benefit minority students, with the ultimate goal of increasing racial minority access to arts education, preserving minority artistic contributions, and preparing a more diverse generation of arts professionals. The legislation authorizes necessary funding to implement these grant programs, highlighting a commitment to equity and representation in arts education.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5399/all-info