[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 380 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 380


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 5, 2004

Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
                                Pensions

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music 
                               education.

Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual development and enrich the 
        academic environment for students of all ages;
Whereas students who participate in school music programs are less likely to be 
        involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol and have better attendance in 
        school;
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruction, including 
        discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate, and 
        work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace;
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in inner city 
        neighborhoods have virtually no access to music education, which places 
        them at a disadvantage compared to their peers in other communities;
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant curtailment of 
        school music programs, thereby depriving millions of students of an 
        education that includes music;
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is an essential element 
        of the arts; and
Whereas every student in the United States should have an opportunity to reap 
        the benefits of music education: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--
            (1) it is the sense of the Congress that music education 
        grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a 
        well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to 
        every student in every school; and
            (2) the Congress recognizes NAMM, the International Music 
        Products Association for its efforts to designate a Music in 
        Our Schools Month in order to highlight the important role that 
        school music programs play in the academic and social 
        development of children.

            Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 2004.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.