On July 26, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Con.Res. 275, legislation designating the second week of September as “Arts in Education Week.” The resolution had 101 cosponsors and was authored by Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) with encouragement and support of Broadway legend Carol Channing.
This resolution is the first Congressional expression of support celebrating all of the arts education disciplines – dance, music, theater and visual arts. This resolution comes at a key time when Congress is making plans to overhaul federal education policy through the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
The resolution seeks to support the attributes of arts education that are recognized as instrumental to developing a well-rounded education such as creativity, imagination, and cross-cultural understanding. H.Con.Res. 275 also highlights the critical link between those skills and preparing children for gaining a competitive edge in the global economy.
As a House resolution, the bill does not require signature by the President upon its passage.
From: http://www.naea-reston.org/news/arts-in-education-week
