B26-0137

Strengthening Arts in Schools Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·2/22/25
Tion Text

Establishes an Arts Liaison position within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to enhance arts curriculum and standards in DC.

The Strengthening Arts in Schools Amendment Act of 2025 amends the State Education Office Establishment Act of 2000 to create an Arts Liaison position within the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. This liaison will focus on arts curriculum and standards in DC Public Charter Schools and DC Public Schools. The liaison's duties include partnering with Local Education Agencies and other stakeholders to develop state-level arts standards, strengthening arts curricula, and providing arts-related guidance and support to school administrators and teachers.

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History

Mar 7, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0137 Published in the DC Register

Mar 3, 2025

Council

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole

Feb 22, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary