What The Law Says Senate Bill 1, the new Texas Education Code passed in 1996, includes fine arts as a part of the required curriculum. In addition, the recommended program and distinguished achievement program require one credit of fine arts for graduation. Foundation Courses English language arts, math, science, and social studies are called foundation courses simply because Senate Bill 1 in its academic objectives identifies these courses as the foundation of a well-balanced and appropriate education. These subjects will continue to be assessed on the state level.
Enrichment Courses Fine arts courses are a part of the enrichment curriculum.
These courses are an integral part of the educational process and in many cases are the courses that give meaning and substance to a child's education and to his or her life. The TEKS identify what students should know and be able to do in each academic subject area. TEKS are currently in place for all fine arts disciplines. School districts are required to use these TEKS as guidelines for developing curriculum on the local level. Robert Floyd Executive Director Texas Music Educators Assn.