2011 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 22: Public Schools
Article 15D: Fine Arts Education, 22-15D-1 through 22-15D-6
Section 22-15D-2: Purpose.
22-15D-2. Purpose.
A. The purpose of the Fine Arts Education Act [22-15D-1 NMSA 1978] is to encourage school districts and state-chartered charter schools to offer opportunities for elementary school students to participate in fine arts activities, including visual arts, music, theater and dance.
B. Participation in fine arts programs encourages cognitive and affective development by:
(1) focusing on a variety of learning styles and engaging students who might otherwise fail;
(2) training students in complex thinking and learning;
(3) helping students to devise creative solutions for problems;
(4) providing students new challenges; and
(5) teaching students how to work cooperatively with others and to understand and value diverse cultures.
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