HJR13 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy Davis
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Arts Education Month, March 2017, recognized
Summary: The bill designates March 2017 as Arts Education Month in Alabama public schools and expresses support and appreciation for arts education and educators.
What This Bill Does
If enacted as a resolution, it formally designates March 2017 as Arts Education Month in Alabama public schools. It states that arts education is an essential part of a well-rounded K-12 education and calls for support for arts teachers and programs in schools and communities. It also publicly appreciates arts educators, classroom teachers, and administrators for their efforts to improve arts education.

Who It Affects
Students in Alabama public schools, by recognizing the importance of arts education as part of their well-rounded education
Arts educators and classroom teachers, who receive recognition and encouragement to strengthen arts education programs

Key Provisions
Be it resolved that March 2017 is recognized as Arts Education Month in Alabama public schools
States that arts education in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts is an essential component of a well-rounded K-12 education
Expresses appreciation to arts educators, classroom teachers, and administrators for their efforts to improve arts education in Alabama public schools
acknowledges support from various Alabama arts education and advocacy organizations as part of improving arts education

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Designation