The Value Of Using Federal Title IV, Part A: SSAE: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for The Arts With the removal of the term “core” academic subjects from federal law and replacing it with “well-rounded” subjects, new funding streams are now available for more subject areas than before Music and the arts are now listed as “well-rounded” This is a sea change for federal education funding It’s important to take full advantage of this new federal funding stream (a somewhat rare occurrence) for the intended purpose or the funding could be reduced or eliminated

Title IV, Part A: SSAE: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants Federal Money is to be spent in three areas: Well-rounded education Emphasis on Supporting Access Music and the Arts Fit In This Bucket Safe and healthy schools Effective use of technology

Title IV, Part A: SSAE: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants Pennsylvania’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan Lists These Priorities for Uses of Federal Funding 1. Ensuring Well-Rounded, Rigorous, and Personalized Learning Experiences for All Students  a. Increasing Participation in Advanced Coursework for All Students  b. Promoting Equitable Access to STEM Education c. Supporting Meaningful College and Career Pathways 

Title IV, Part A: SSAE: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants The Pennsylvania Department of Education urges districts to utilize funding for the arts and music. “The Department will support LEAs’ in their efforts to ensure that all students have access to opportunities to participate in the arts and music, and other disciplines that spark joy and creativity, and connect students’ talents and interests with opportunities to serve the needs of their communities. The Department will also continue to work with stakeholders to identify opportunities to meet this goal through the implementation of ESSA.” – PA State ESSA Consolidated Plan

Title IV, Part A: SSAE: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants By utilizing Title IV, Part Funds for Music and the arts, you are: Meeting federal recommendation that all students have access to a “well-rounded” education Meeting state recommendation that all students have access to “well-rounded” subjects including music and the arts which the state specifically calls out The PA ESSA Plan requires school districts to track chronic absenteeism and college and career readiness. Music and the arts make students want to come to school and provide the skills to provide for college and career. Supporting a strong music and arts program is valuable alone but also helps to meet your state requirements