Bills · HR 3852
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3852Education
Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act
INTRO JUN 9· LAST ACTION JUN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical aspect of equitable education: ensuring that arts education is fully accessible and beneficial for all children, including those with disabilities. Arts education is widely recognized for its role in fostering creativity, self-expression, emotional development, and critical thinking skills. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly enhance the educational experience for students with disabilities by providing them with tailored and inclusive opportunities in the arts, potentially improving their overall development and engagement in school.
Without this bill, schools and educators might continue to lack the necessary funding and specialized training to effectively integrate students with disabilities into arts programs. This could mean these students miss out on valuable developmental and expressive outlets. By specifically authorizing funds for professional development and innovative approaches, the bill aims to remove barriers and promote a more comprehensive and enriching educational environment for every student.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program allowing the Secretary of Education to award funds to eligible entities.
This creates the primary mechanism for distributing resources to improve inclusive arts education for students with disabilities.
PROVISION 02
Grant funds must be used for professional development for arts educators and creative arts therapists, inclusive curriculum development, and implementing creative arts therapies.
This provision ensures the grants directly support activities that enhance teacher skills and expand program offerings for children with disabilities.
PROVISION 03
Prioritizes awarding grants to schools receiving Title I funds (serving low-income students) and aims for geographic and socioeconomic diversity among recipients.
This directs resources to schools and communities that may have greater needs and ensures broad coverage across the country.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $15,000,000 in funding, in total, for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support the program.
This specifies the financial commitment and the timeframe for the program's operation, indicating its potential scope and duration.
PROVISION 05
Defines "creative arts therapists" as licensed professionals in art, dance movement, drama, or music therapy, and clarifies that grants can support their therapeutic interventions.
This provision formalizes the inclusion and role of specific creative arts therapies within educational settings for children with disabilities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 18 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 9
Introduced in House
JUN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3852
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 9, 2025
Last actionJun 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025
House BillHR 3852Education
Reimagining Inclusive Arts Education Act
INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
18
COMPLEXITY
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