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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

     Introduced By: Senator Roger Picard

     Date Introduced: February 26, 2015

     Referred To: Senate Education

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws entitled "Curriculum [See Title 16

Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]" is hereby amended by adding thereto

the following section:

     16-22-27. Availability of instruction in musical performance education. – (a) All

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

controlled by the state shall offer as a part of the curriculum, courses in musical performing arts,

including, but not limited to, band, chorus, orchestra and other performance ensembles, with

emphasis upon development of aesthetic appreciation and the skills of creative expression.

     (b) All secondary school principals shall meet annually with the music department to

analyze student scheduling to maximize music performing ensembles within the school

curriculum.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2015.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

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     This act would require public schools to offer courses in musical performing arts.

     This act would take effect on July 1, 2015.

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