Arts Instruction

(1) Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, school districts with more than 200 enrolled students shall offer regular instruction in at least one visual art or at least one performing art, throughout the school year. Each student must receive instruction in at least one arts discipline throughout their elementary and middle education experience. For grades nine through 12, all students must be given the opportunity to take arts coursework each academic year. (2) Every student must have access to arts education, as part of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. Arts instruction must be accessible by all students, in a manner that is commensurate with instruction in other core subject areas. (RCW 28A. 230. 305). Available WSSDA Model Policy: 2406/2406P - The Arts Mastery-Based Credit

Classification: Required

Students are required to complete to graduate (Graduation Requirement): NO

Districts/LEA are required to offer to all students: NO

District/LEA are required to offer: NO

District is encouraged to offer: NO