H.R. 7855 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Mar 5, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryArts and music funding for low-income schools
Right now, schools get special federal money meant to help students from low-income families, but they don't always feel free to spend it on arts and music classes. This bill says schools can use that money for sequential, standards-based arts and music education taught by certified teachers. Schools can also use the funds to pay for teacher training, supplies, instruments, and other costs needed to run these programs.
How it affects you
If you're a student in a low-income school, this could mean more access to arts and music classes. Teachers and school leaders in those schools get clearer permission to direct existing federal funds toward these programs, rather than limiting those dollars to other subjects.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 5, 2026)
Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026 or the GAAME Act of 2026
This bill specifies that funds that support the instructional needs of elementary and secondary students from low-income families (i.e., Title I funds) may be used for arts and music programs.
First, the bill specifies that schools operating school-wide programs may include descriptions related to arts and music education in their comprehensive plans. Such a plan may include a description of (1) how sequential, standards-based arts education taught by certified educators and providers meet the challenging state academic standards, and (2) how sequential, standards-based music education taught by certified educators align with the challenging state academic standards.
Second, the bill specifies that schools operating targeted assistance programs may use funds for arts and music programs that address the academic needs of students. This assistance may include providing support for certified educators, professional development, supplies, instruments, and other expenses.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7855
A BILL
GAAME Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Education · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 5, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”