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GAAME Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-969| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (24)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1676
GAAME Act of 2019
Feb 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-364
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1676
    GAAME Act of 2019


  • February 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-364
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-364: GAAME Act of 2023

GAAME Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-969| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1676
GAAME Act of 2019
Feb 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-364
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1676
    GAAME Act of 2019


  • February 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-364
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (24)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-364: GAAME Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted