GAAME Act of 2026

(1) in subsection (b)(7)(A)(iii)—

(A) in subclauses (IV) and (V), by striking; and and inserting a semicolon; and

(B) by adding at the end the following:; and

(VI) sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified arts educators (as defined by the State) and community arts providers to meet the challenging State academic standards; and

(2) by adding at the end the following:

For purposes of subsection (b)(7)(A)(iii)(VI), the term arts means dance, media arts, theater, and visual arts.

(VII) sequential, standards-based music education that is aligned to challenging State academic standards and is taught by certified music educators (as defined by the State); and

(1) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking well-rounded education; inserting the following: well-rounded education, such as—; and

(i) programmatic assistance for students to participate in arts programs that address their academic needs (including support for certified arts educators (as defined by the State), arts educator professional development, supplies, and other expenses associated with instruction in the arts); and

(2) by adding at the end the following:

For purposes of subsection (b)(2)(A)(i), the term arts means dance, media arts, theater, and visual arts.

(ii) programmatic assistance for students to participate in music programs that address their academic needs (including support for certified music educators, music educator professional development, instruments, sheet music, music technology, and other expenses associated with music instruction);