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- Referred to education
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BILL NUMBER:S3802
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to directing the commissioner of education to conduct an audit and report on statewide compliance with state instructional regulations for arts education
Purpose or general idea of the bill
Directs the commissioner of education to conduct an audit and report on statewide compliance with state instructional regulations for arts education.
Summary of provisions
The commissioner of the State Education Department is required to conduct a statewide audit of compliance for arts instruction.
Justification
According to Part 100 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, students are to receive instruction designed to facilitate the attainment of the State elementary learning standards in the arts, including dance, music, theater and visual arts. The instructional requirements track to the percentage of weekly school time allocated to the arts at the elementary level, units of study at the intermediate and commencement levels, and availability of three or five-unit sequences in the arts at the commencement level. Furthermore, it is recommended that instruction be provided by a licensed arts teacher.
As there is no comprehensive accounting of arts instruction provided by the state's public schools, it is not clear if schools and districts are in compliance the state regulations. In New York City, where reporting on arts education offerings began after the 2006-2007 school year, data provided by the New York City Department of Education for the 2007-2008 school year revealed that only 8% of elementary schools were in a position to provide the minimum that is required by the State of New York by offering all four art forms in each grade. Additionally, less than half of New York City middle schools are ensuring that all students are completing the state requirements. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that the arts are a significant part of our youth's learning experience.
Legislative history
S.5878-2009: Referred to Rules S.5878-2010: Referred to Education
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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