SR1075: SR1075 Music in Our Schools Month; recognize March 2026

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate recognizing March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month, a designation observed nationally for more than 40 years to highlight the role of music education in schools. The resolution cites research on the academic benefits of music education, notes that Georgia has more than 4,000 music educators and over 45 postsecondary programs training future music teachers, and credits groups like the Georgia Music Educators Association and national organizations such as the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum for supporting music instruction. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month through a Senate resolution.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, program, or requirement affecting schools or educators.

Music educators and students in Georgia's public and private schools, the Georgia Music Educators Association, and postsecondary institutions that train future music teachers are named in the resolution, though it imposes no obligations on them.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to law, it has no direct legal or funding effect. Its main practical impact is public recognition of music education and distribution of the resolution to the press and public.

• The whereas clauses describe research findings linking music education to improved verbal memory, reading ability, and graduation rates.
• The resolved clause formally designates March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month in the Senate.
• A further resolved clause authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2026-03-31Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-03-30Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)Primary sponsor

• music education
• public schools
• Georgia Senate resolutions
• arts education