S. 4018 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
GAAME Act of 2026
Cosponsors: 3 (3 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-03-05
Latest action (2026-03-05): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What S. 4018 does, in plain terms
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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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