HB 1986

In plain language

The bill creates a national program that adds a specialized arts curriculum for junior‑ and senior‑high‑school students, overseen by a council made up of education, culture, trade and creative‑industry agencies. It allows schools to partner with private firms, hires expert artists as teachers without the usual teaching‑license requirements, and provides tax breaks for imported equipment and donations. Funding will come from the regular national budget, and the program becomes effective 15 days after official public

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Official sources

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