The Alianza Puertorriqueña por las Artes (APPA) celebrated the approval of Proyecto del Senado 1142, which will create the "Law for the Comprehensive Development of Students Through the Fine Arts in Public Education in Puerto Rico."
The House of Representatives and the Senate approved the measure with amendments on Friday; it now goes to Gov. Pedro Pierluisi for his signature.
"Only in this way will we ensure that arts education is placed on equal footing with core subjects, to achieve a well-rounded education for students as human beings," said María del Carmen Gil Venzal, president of the APPA board of directors.
The APPA, which brings together around a hundred artists and cultural organizations across the country, has supported this project from the start. The measure guarantees that arts education is mandatory at every level of Puerto Rico's school system.
The measure strengthens fine arts instruction in the school curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade, providing schools with specialized arts teachers and the materials needed to offer the courses.
"At APPA we are committed to fine arts education, and that is why we have supported this project from the beginning. Arts education plays an essential role in transforming the education system and contributes directly to addressing the social and cultural problems we face," Gil Venzal said, noting that UNESCO has repeatedly recommended its inclusion in the curriculum at all school levels.
About APPA
The Alianza Puertorriqueña por las Artes is a network of organizations and artists that advocates for the value of the arts as a fundamental pillar of society and works together for their strengthening and development for the benefit of Puerto Rico.
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