§ 16-116-3. Proficiency in arts education.
(a) Commencing with the 2025-26 academic school year, the department shall include, on
each school's annual school report card, each school's percentage of students enrolled
in arts education courses, as defined by the national core arts standards, along with
the number of courses available to students in each arts area, including, but not
limited to: dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts.
(b) Commencing with the 2025-26 fiscal year, the department may designate or assign a
qualified staff member to serve in the role of arts education curriculum coordi
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§ 16-116-3. Proficiency in arts education.
(a) Commencing with the 2025-26 academic school year, the department shall include, on
each school's annual school report card, each school's percentage of students enrolled
in arts education courses, as defined by the national core arts standards, along with
the number of courses available to students in each arts area, including, but not
limited to: dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts.
(b) Commencing with the 2025-26 fiscal year, the department may designate or assign a
qualified staff member to serve in the role of arts education curriculum coordinator.
A primary function of this coordinator would be to support schools and school districts
in meeting the arts education curricular and reporting requirements, as provided in
this chapter, along with any other arts education-related tasks within the department.
(c) Commencing with the 2026-27 academic school year, the department shall annually require
each high school to provide a representative sample of graduated students' portfolios,
that demonstrate evidence of meeting proficiency in one of the arts, as defined by
the national core arts standards, or fine arts. The student portfolios shall include
evidence of works developed via courses within the regular school day.