{"id":25711,"date":"2023-09-19T15:53:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uaaglobal.com\/what-were-reading-pingree-bonamici-leger-fernandez-introduce-legislation-to-increase-access-to-arts\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:53:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:53:04","slug":"what-were-reading-pingree-bonamici-leger-fernandez-introduce-legislation-to-increase-access-to-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uaaglobal.com\/what-were-reading-pingree-bonamici-leger-fernandez-introduce-legislation-to-increase-access-to-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"What We&#8217;re Reading:  Pingree, Bonamici, Leger Fern\u00e1ndez Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-md-12 panel-display mccoppin clearfix \">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 radix-layouts-column2 panel-panel\">\n<div class=\"panel-panel-inner content\">\n<div class=\"field field--name-dynamic-token-fieldnode-gia-submitted-by field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<div class=\"field--name-node-submitted-by\">Submitted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giarts.org\/blog\/Jaime%20Sharp\">Jaime Sharp<\/a> on September 19, 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field--name-dynamic-token-fieldnode-body field--type-ds field--label-hidden field--item\">\n<p>In recognition of National Arts in Education Week, U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), and Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-N.M.) reintroduced legislation to increase access to the arts for students. The\u00a0Arts Education for All Act\u00a0will support and encourage arts education and programming for our young children, K-12 students, and youth and adults involved in the justice system. It will help to close\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amacad.org\/publication\/case-for-arts-education\/section\/2\">existing gaps in access<\/a>\u00a0to arts education, which has the potential to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sp2.upenn.edu\/new-research-shows-arts-culture-improve-health-safety-well\/\">improve the lifelong health<\/a>\u00a0and success of both children and adults.<\/p>\n<p><!--break--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite the positive impact arts\u00a0education has on children\u2019s lives and well-being, the arts are often the first programs to be cut in schools. As ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees arts and humanities funding, and as co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Arts Caucus, I am continuously advocating for the arts in Congress. And while I\u2019m grateful\u00a0for existing federal support for\u00a0arts\u00a0education, programs should be more accessible for students and educators to get more involved,\u201d\u00a0<strong>said Congresswoman Pingree.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cFortunately, Mainers recognize that the arts are powerful tools for development and creativity\u2014which is exemplified by our thriving and vibrant communities. Our\u00a0<em>Arts Education for All Act<\/em>\u00a0will help ensure our educators have the resources they need to maintain and expand arts programming so every American child \u2013 no matter their zip code or background \u2013 has access to an enriched, creative learning experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Arts Education for All Act will support and encourage arts education and programming for youth and adults in early learning centers, K-12 schools, and juvenile justice facilities by:<\/p>\n<p>Improving arts programming in caregiving and early education\u00a0<br \/>\nProviding support for arts access in K-12 schools\u00a0<br \/>\nMaking professional development for arts educators a priority<br \/>\nIncreasing the usability and accessibility of data on access to arts education\u00a0<br \/>\nIntegrating the arts in afterschool and summer learning programs\u00a0<br \/>\nFacilitating arts education in the justice system\u00a0<br \/>\nAllowing arts education to be used in reentry and recidivism reduction efforts\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A summary of the Arts Education for All Act can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bonamici.house.gov\/sites\/evo-subsites\/bonamici.house.gov\/files\/evo-media-document\/final-one-pager_arts-ed-for-all-act_09052023.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/.mccoppin --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Submitted by Jaime Sharp on September 19, 2023 In recognition of National Arts in Education Week, U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), and Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-N.M.) reintroduced legislation to increase access to the arts for students. 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