Chapter 208

2015 -- S 0459 SUBSTITUTE A Enacted 07/10/2015

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RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Introduced By: Senator Roger Picard

Date Introduced: February 26, 2015

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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