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

Declares 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.

Recognizes the International Music Products Association (also known as NAMM) 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.

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