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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/969
[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 27 (Thursday, February 9, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Ms. VELAZQUEZ:H.R. 969.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 1The Congress shall have Power to . . . provide for the . .. general Welfare of the United States; . . .The single subject of this legislation is:Education[Page H829]
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Standing
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2023-02-09T14:07:20Z

- GAAME Act of 2023
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2023-02-09
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  - Identical bill
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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MA
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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GA
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-02-09
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2023-04-19
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2023-04-19
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2023-05-09
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2023-05-23
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2023-07-11
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2024-03-21
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Education
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2023-02-09
Introduced in House
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Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2023 or the GAAME Act of 2023
This bill specifies that funds that support the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families (i.e., Title I funds) may be used for arts and music programs.
First, the bill specifies that schools operating school-wide programs may include descriptions related to arts and music education in their comprehensive plans. Such a plan may include a description of (1) how sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified educators and providers meet the challenging state academic standards, and (2) how sequential, standards-based music education taught by certified educators align with the challenging state academic standards.
Second, the bill specifies that schools operating targeted assistance programs may use funds for arts and music programs that address the academic needs of students. This assistance may include providing support for certified educators, professional development, supplies, instruments, and other expenses.

GAAME Act of 2023
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GAAME Act of 2023
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- Short Title(s) as Introduced
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GAAME Act of 2023
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Introduced in House
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- Short Title(s) as Introduced
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Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2023
2024-05-24T13:42:10Z
Introduced in House
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- Official Title as Introduced
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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
2024-03-18T20:19:37Z
Introduced in House
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- Introduced in House
2023-02-09T05:00:00Z
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