[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 121 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 121

     Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music 
                   education, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 19, 2007

    Mr. Cooper (for himself and Mr. Porter) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                               and Labor

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
     Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music 
                   education, and for other purposes.

Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual development and enrich the 
        academic environment for students of all ages;
Whereas students who participate in school music programs are less likely to be 
        involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol and have better attendance in 
        school;
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruction, including 
        discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate, and 
        work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace;
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in inner city 
        neighborhoods have virtually no access to music education, which places 
        them at a disadvantage compared to their peers in other communities;
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is an essential element 
        of the arts; and
Whereas every student in the United States should have an opportunity to reap 
        the benefits of music education: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That it is the sense of the Congress that music education grounded in 
rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded 
academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every 
school.
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