Bill · S.Res. 139· Senate(119-SRES-139)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1875)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month." It highlights the historical importance of music in human culture and its role in American national identity. The text notes that music education helps communities share values and promotes a cooperative citizenry. It also mentions that music education can improve student engagement and social or academic outcomes. Finally, the resolution calls for increased support for music teaching and learning in public schools.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would students be better off under this?+6
The resolution advocates for improved access to music education which promotes social, cognitive, and academic development for students.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution promotes music education in schools, which directly benefits children's social and academic development.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution highlights the need to address disparate access to music education in schools with high percentages of Black, Hispanic, and Native American students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Student Outcomes: Participation in school music programs can lead to better social and academic outcomes, which is especially noted for at-risk students. (Whereas clauses)
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Workforce Skill Development: Music programs help students exercise skills that are useful in the workforce, such as motivation, attentiveness, self-discipline, teamwork, persistence, empathy, respect, and leadership. (Whereas clauses)
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Personal Development: Music provides opportunities for self-expression, fellowship, spiritual fulfillment, and the exploration of emotional and aesthetic dimensions. (Whereas clauses)
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Community and Culture: Music education helps different cultures and generations share ideas and values, which can promote a more inclusive citizenry. (Whereas clauses)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+6Good For Children+5Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 3/26/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1875)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Alex PadillaDemocrat · California