Bill · S.Res. 628· Senate(119-SRES-628)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month".
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S888)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 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 Senate resolution expresses support for designating March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month". It highlights music as an important part of United States culture, history, and education. The text points out that music education helps with student development, engagement, and academic outcomes. It also notes that many students in urban, rural, low-income, and minority-majority public schools lack access to music education. Finally, the resolution states that the Senate supports the month's designation and recognizes the need to better support music teaching and learning in public schools.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would students be better off under this?+4
The resolution focuses entirely on promoting music education, improving student engagement, and supporting academic and personal outcomes for students.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports expanding and recognizing the value of music education programs, directly benefiting school-aged children and students.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
By highlighting the cognitive and social benefits of music programs, the resolution supports the development of students and young learners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Music Education Designation: The Senate resolves to support the designation of March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month" under Resolved paragraph (1). This brings national attention to the value of music in schools.
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Recognition of Educational Disparities: The Senate recognizes the disparate access to high-quality music education across the country under Resolved paragraph (2)(C). Acknowledging this problem is the first step toward addressing the issue where students in urban, rural, low-income, and certain minority communities lack access to music programs.
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Commitment to School Music: The Senate recognizes the need to do more to support the teaching and learning of music in public schools under Resolved paragraph (2)(D). This highlights a formal acknowledgment by our elected officials that public school music programs deserve greater support.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+4Good For Children+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 3/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S888)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Ben LujánDemocrat · New Mexico
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California