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

Senate Bill

S. 4018

119th Congress

A bill 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

Cory Booker

D - NJ

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would expand arts and music education programs in elementary and secondary schools across America by amending existing education law. Sponsored by Senator Cory Booker, it aims to ensure more students have access to comprehensive arts instruction as part of their regular school experience, rather than treating creative education as an optional extra.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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

This bill would expand arts and music education programs in elementary and secondary schools across America by amending existing education law. Sponsored by Senator Cory Booker, it aims to ensure more students have access to comprehensive arts instruction as p

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This bill would expand arts and music education programs in elementary and secondary schools across America by amending existing education law. Sponsored by Senator Cory Booker, it aims to ensure more students have access to comprehensive arts instruction as part of their regular school experience, rather than treating creative education as an optional extra.

Bill Number: 4018
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Title: A bill 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: 4018
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This bill would expand arts and music education programs in elementary and secondary schools across America by amending existing education law. Sponsored by Senator Cory Booker, it aims to ensure more students have access to comprehensive arts instruction as part of their regular school experience,

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand arts and music education programs in elementary and secondary schools across America by amending existing education law. Sponsored by Senator Cory Booker, it aims to ensure more students have access to comprehensive arts instruction as part of their regular school experience, rather than treating creative education as an optional extra.

Last updated: 3/7/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands school-wide access to arts and music programs for students in K-12 schools nationwide
Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the main federal law governing public education funding
Could help reverse decades of arts education cuts that have disproportionately affected low-income schools
Recognizes arts and music as essential components of a well-rounded education, not optional extras
Currently in early stages with no cosponsors, referred to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Students in public schools, particularly those in underfunded districts that have reduced or eliminated arts programs, would be the primary beneficiaries. This bill could provide teachers, parents, and school administrators with federal support to restore or create music and arts programs that develop creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. Schools that have been forced to cut these programs due to budget constraints or testing pressures would gain pathways to reintroduce comprehensive arts education.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4018, 119th Congress (2026). "A bill 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-s-4018

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