--- title: SR 1075. Music in Our Schools Month; recognize March 2026 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr1075 cite_as: SR 1075, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1075 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1075.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1075/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74594 date: 2026-03-31 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Music in Our Schools Month; recognize March 2026 ## Text Senate Resolution 1075 By: Senator Halpern of the 39th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, for more than 40 years, the month of March has been nationally recognized as Music in Our Schools Month, a time to celebrate the role of music education in the academic and personal development of students; and WHEREAS, music education provides students with opportunities to develop creativity, discipline, teamwork, and critical thinking while engaging in meaningful individual and group activities; and WHEREAS, research shows that students who participate in music education demonstrate improvements in verbal memory, language development, reading ability, and executive functioning, and learning to play an instrument at a young age can contribute to improved academic performance later in life; and WHEREAS, schools that offer music programs often experience graduation rates more than 20 percent higher than schools without such programs, and students participating in music instruction can experience academic improvements of more than 40 percent; and WHEREAS, Georgia is home to more than 4,000 music educators and over 45 institutions with postsecondary programs dedicated to preparing future music teachers, demonstrating a strong commitment to music education and the arts; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Music Educators Association, founded in 1938, has long supported music education by providing professional development opportunities for teachers and performance opportunities for students, including statewide evaluations and programs in band, choral, and orchestral music, in which thousands of students participate each year; and WHEREAS, national organizations such as the Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum provide valuable music education initiatives, including mentorship programs, educator training, and career development opportunities that connect students and teachers with professionals across the music industry, helping to strengthen classroom instruction and expand pathways to careers in music and the creative arts; and WHEREAS, programs such as GRAMMY U and GRAMMY in the Schools offer workshops, networking opportunities, career panels, and hands-on experiences that allow students to learn directly from recording artists, producers, and industry professionals, helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world music careers; and WHEREAS, these initiatives also support music educators by providing professional development resources, educational programming, and recognition programs such as the Music Educator Award, which celebrates teachers who have made lasting contributions to music education and student achievement; and WHEREAS, the study of music is an essential component of a well-rounded education, helping students develop creativity, problem-solving abilities, cultural understanding, and skills in both the production and performance of music; and WHEREAS, recognizing Music in Our Schools Month highlights the importance of supporting music educators and ensuring students continue to have access to music programs that enrich their academic experience and personal development. 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. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. 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. ### Plain-language summary 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 it 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-31) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-03-31) - Sponsors: Sonya Halpern - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74594 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr1075.md?full=1