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Arts in Schools Action Center

Ensure Compliance with State Arts Mandates

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New York City’s Department of Education recently released its third Annual Arts in Schools Report. While there are some encouraging signs, the report raises serious concerns about the lack of compliance with state mandates for arts education as well as a steady decline in funding for key elements of quality arts instruction.

Please take action now so that arts in our schools have a fighting chance.


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Please urge your New York State legislator to sponsor legislation that would require the State Education Department to ensure compliance with existing state regulations for arts instruction. Your legislators are automatically selected when you fill out the info below. You are encouraged to personalize the message for maximum impact.









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