HB 1996 - DIGEST

Requires the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Promote the adoption of school-based curricula and policies that provide quality daily music education for all elementary school students; and

(2) Encourage policies that provide all elementary school students with opportunities for musical activities.

Requires each school district to phase-in the opportunity for every pupil attending public elementary school within the district to receive an average of at least one hundred minutes per week of instruction in music.

Requires schools receiving all-day kindergarten program support to provide a curriculum that provides experiences in music.