Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools.
HB 1229 would require public schools to include fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum. This bill directly affects public school students and educators by mandating fine arts education within the core academic structure. The bill was filed on November 12, 2024, and referred to the Public Education committee on March 10, 2025. Specific implementation details, such as grade-level requirements or funding mechanisms, are not available in the provided context.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Education
lower
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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John Bucy
DDemocratic
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