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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

     

     Introduced By: Senator Roger Picard

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2014

     Referred To: Senate Education

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws entitled "Curriculum" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     16-22-26. Availability of instruction in musical performance education. – All

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secondary public schools including middle schools, or any other secondary schools managed and

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controlled by the state, are strongly encouraged to offer as a part of the curriculum, courses in

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performing arts, including musical ensembles, such as band chorus, orchestra and other

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performance ensembles, with emphasis upon development of aesthetic appreciation and the skills

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of creative expression.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2014.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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     This act would encourage all public secondary schools managed or controlled by the state

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to provide instruction in performing arts education as part of its curriculum.

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     This act would take effect on July 1, 2014.

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