S. 4018

119th Congress

In Committee

GAAME Act of 2026

Sponsored byDemocrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ· Introduced 5 March 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

5 March 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 3 April 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.

Timeline

2 actions

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    5 March 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in Senate

    5 March 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

3 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ

Cosponsors

  • Democrat3100%

Classification

Policy area

Education

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 2 on 5 March 2026 to 3 on 10 March 2026.

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