S. 4018 · 119th Congress
GAAME Act of 2026
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Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026 or the GAAME Act of 2026
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 5, 2026
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: GAAME Act of 2026
Also known as: Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy area: Education · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 5, 2026
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.