[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Con. Res. 33 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 33

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 7, 2007

 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Dodd, and Mr. Kennedy) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was 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 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 Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That it is the sense of 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 in the United States.
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