Georgia CommonsSR 1075: Music in Our Schools Month; recognize March 2026
Last action March 31, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month, honoring music educators, students, and organizations across the state that support music education.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month, aligning Georgia with a national observance that has existed for more than 40 years. It cites research on the benefits of music education, including improvements in verbal memory, language development, and academic performance, and notes that Georgia has more than 4,000 music educators and over 45 postsecondary programs training future music teachers. The resolution also recognizes groups such as the Georgia Music Educators Association and national programs like GRAMMY U and GRAMMY in the Schools for supporting music instruction and career pathways in music. It does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month in the Georgia Senate.
- Honors music educators, students, and organizations that support music education in Georgia.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and the press.
- Creates no new funding, requirement, or change to Georgia law; it is a statement of recognition only.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily affects Georgia's music educators, students in school music programs, and organizations such as the Georgia Music Educators Association. It has no binding legal effect on schools, districts, or state agencies.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any funding, requirement, or policy for Georgia schools. Its main effect is symbolic, drawing public attention to music education and honoring the educators and students involved in it.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses cite statistics on graduation rates and academic performance associated with music education programs.
- The resolved clause formally designates March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month in honor of music educators, students, and supporting organizations.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month in honor of the music educators, students, and organizations that promote the value of music education.”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
Topics
- music education
- Georgia schools
- ceremonial resolutions
- arts education