GAAME Act of 2026
Sen. Booker Introduces the GAAME Act to Expand Arts and Music Programs in Public Schools
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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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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.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
GAAME Act of 2026
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