Feds Extend Cash for Arts in Schools Through 2026
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Education Department wants to give one arts-in-education project more time and extra money to keep going until September 30, 2026. They’re asking to skip some usual rules so this project can get extra federal funding and keep inspiring students. This means more support and creativity for arts programs in schools for a longer time!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One Arts Project Gets Extension
One arts-in-education project under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.351A may get extra federal money and more time. The Department proposes to waive rules that normally bar project extensions with additional Federal funds so that this project can receive funding for one additional period not to exceed September 30, 2026. This would allow that project to keep supporting students and arts activities in schools longer.
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