[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [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. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>