School-wide access to arts education

Section 1114(b)(7)(A)(iii) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6314(b)(7)(A)(iii)) is amended— (1) in subclause (IV) and (V), by striking; and and inserting a semicolon; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (VI) sequential, standards-based arts education (which may include dance, media arts, theater, and visual arts) taught by certified arts educators (as defined by the State) and community arts providers to meet the challenging State academic standards; and.