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The author of the bill, Senator Joseph Carter has agreed to amend the bill so as to remove the requirement for prescribed amounts of physical education instruction for elementary and middle school students. As you know, this was the basis for our opposition to the bill since that would have the effect of drastically reducing the amount of instruction time available for music, especially in middle schools. This change satisfies our concerns about the bill. The House Education Committee was unanimously opposed to the bill in its original form. It must still be considered in its amended form by both houses and possibly by a joint committee of both house. If you receive information about the bill, please let me know.

I heard from many Mabry parents regarding this issue and I want to thank you for the support you gave to our position and our efforts to influence this legislation. I also want to thank you for the positive and professional manner in which you did this. According to GMEA Benny Ferguson the members of the legislature were appreciative of the manner as well as the magnitude of our efforts.

It is important now that each of us who asked for and received help and support from our elected representatives take the time to thank them for that support and for their support of music education in general. Please do this right away.

Posted by Mr. Doemel