Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

This House Resolution expresses strong support for designating the weeks of March 29 through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week . It underscores the belief that arts education, encompassing various disciplines like dance, music, and visual arts, is an essential component of a complete and well-rounded education for all students. The resolution highlights how arts education helps students develop crucial skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, while also promoting cross-cultural understanding and supporting academic achievement. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes that arts education provides a proven methodology to differentiate instruction, effectively meeting the needs of diverse learners, including English language learners and students with special needs. It also acknowledges the significant role the nonprofit arts sector plays as an economic engine within communities. The resolution specifically recognizes the extensive impact of Young Audiences Arts for Learning, which annually engages over 5 million participants through nearly 30,000 arts-in-education programs in thousands of schools and community centers across the country. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The goal is to promote awareness of the profound role that arts in education plays in enriching the education of young people and contributing to the overall betterment of United States society.