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Congress·In Committee·S. 4018

GAAME Act of 2026

Sen. Booker Introduces the GAAME Act to Expand Arts and Music Programs in Public Schools

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

Education

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Students in Title I schools (those serving low-income communities) would gain expanded access to arts and music programs that many wealthier school districts already offer. The bill doesn't create new funding but explicitly authorizes existing Title I dollars to be spent on certified arts and music teachers, instruments, supplies, and technology—making it easier for school administrators to justify these programs in their budgets.

sequential, standards-based arts education (which may include dance, media arts, theater, and visual arts) taught by certified arts educators (as defined by the State) and community arts providers to meet the challenging State academic standards
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Milestones

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Mar 5, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

GAAME Act of 2026

Bill NumberS 4018
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Cosponsors

(3)
D: 3

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