Expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".

Summary

Recognizes and states findings that music is a universal human practice, a core part of U.S. cultural heritage and identity, and an established part of American schooling. Notes research showing school music participation boosts student engagement, academic and social outcomes, and workforce skills, while calling attention to unequal access to music education in many urban, rural, low-income, and majority-Black, Hispanic, or Native American schools and urging public support from state legislatures and education agencies.

• Declares that music is a universal human practice and part of U.S. cultural heritage and identity.
• Notes historical presence of music in U.S. schooling, including classroom singing before 1776 and formal adoption of music curriculum in Boston in 1838.
• Affirms that the Every Student Succeeds Act recognizes music as part of a well-rounded education.
• Summarizes research showing school music participation boosts student engagement, academic and social outcomes, and workforce skills.
• Highlights inequitable access to music education in many urban, rural, low-income, and majority-Black, Hispanic, or Native American schools.
• Calls for public commitment and support from state legislatures and education agencies to develop musical citizens.
• Does not create new funding, mandates, or federal programs; it is a statement of findings and encouragement.
• Intended to raise awareness and potentially influence state and local policy and investment in music education.