119th Congress
S. 4018
GAAME Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Cory A. Booker(D-NJ)
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2026
- Policy area
- Education
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Ben Ray Luján (D-NM)
Added later (1)
- John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO) · Mar 10, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026 or the GAAME Act of 2026
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate