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S 4018

GAAME Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Cory Booker and 2 co-sponsors

Bill expands school-wide arts and music program access in K-12 schools to improve student enrichment and educational equity nationwide.

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Bill Summary · S 4018

Legislative bill overview

S 4018 proposes amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to arts and music programs across entire schools rather than limiting them to select students. The bill aims to make comprehensive arts education more widely available in K-12 settings nationwide.

Why is this important

Arts and music education has documented benefits for student academic performance, cognitive development, and social-emotional learning, yet many schools—particularly in under-resourced districts—have limited or eliminated these programs due to budget constraints. Expanding school-wide access could address educational equity gaps and provide enrichment opportunities to students who might otherwise lack exposure to arts instruction.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Unclear whether federal funding would be allocated to support implementation or if schools must absorb costs, potentially straining already-tight budgets for core academic subjects
  • Implementation challenges: Schools may struggle with teacher recruitment, training, and space allocation, particularly in rural or economically disadvantaged areas with limited arts infrastructure
  • Definition and scope: The bill's specific requirements for "school-wide" programs remain unclear—whether this mandates participation for all students, affects curriculum time allocation, or creates new federal requirements that may conflict with state/local control of education

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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