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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" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

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

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

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

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

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

of creative expression.

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

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

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

to provide instruction in performing arts, including musical ensembles, as part of their

curriculum.

     This act would take effect on July 1, 2015.

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