To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 7855

119th Congress

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Nydia Velázquez

D - NY

Cosponsors

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Summary

HR 7855 aims to expand arts and music education programs in public elementary and secondary schools across America by amending federal education law. The bill would increase access to comprehensive arts and music instruction for students who currently lack these programs in their schools, recognizing creative education as an essential component of well-rounded learning.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.

HR 7855 aims to expand arts and music education programs in public elementary and secondary schools across America by amending federal education law. The bill would increase access to comprehensive arts and music instruction for students who currently lack the

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HR 7855 aims to expand arts and music education programs in public elementary and secondary schools across America by amending federal education law. The bill would increase access to comprehensive arts and music instruction for students who currently lack these programs in their schools, recognizing creative education as an essential component of well-rounded learning.

Bill Number: 7855
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 7855
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: HR 7855 aims to expand arts and music education programs in public elementary and secondary schools across America by amending federal education law. The bill would increase access to comprehensive arts and music instruction for students who currently lack these programs in their schools, recognizin

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7855 aims to expand arts and music education programs in public elementary and secondary schools across America by amending federal education law. The bill would increase access to comprehensive arts and music instruction for students who currently lack these programs in their schools, recognizing creative education as an essential component of well-rounded learning.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands funding and support for school-wide arts and music programs in K-12 public schools nationwide
Addresses educational inequality by prioritizing access for students in underserved schools that currently lack robust arts education
Builds on existing federal education law (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) to make arts and music a more central part of public education
Could help develop students' creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness alongside traditional academic subjects

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit students in schools that currently have limited or no arts and music programs, which disproportionately affects lower-income communities and rural areas. If passed, parents and educators could see expanded course offerings in visual arts, music, theater, and dance, giving more children opportunities to develop creative skills. Schools would receive additional resources and support to hire specialized arts teachers and purchase necessary equipment and materials.

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7855, 119th Congress (2026). "To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7855

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