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House sends Rep. Maxwell’s music education bill to Governor

OLYMPIA – Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton) continues her efforts to support Washington students by partnering with the nonprofit community to provide an innovative solution to help fund music education.

In the face of one of the most fiscally challenging times in our state’s history, budget cuts are near inevitable. That’s why Maxwell teamed up with Music Aid Northwest, a local non-profit organization, to provide a new stream of revenue to help supplement funding for music education statewide.

“We must acknowledge the essential value of music education and continue to promote a well-rounded curriculum for all Washington students,” Maxwell said.

Maxwell’s House Bill 1329 makes it possible to create and sell “music matters” special license plates to benefit music education programs in Washington schools.

“Rep. Maxwell’s skilled leadership and drive helped pave the way for a more promising future for music education statewide,” said Gigi White, Secretary of Music Aid Northwest and wife of Alan White, world famous drummer from the English rock ban, Yes. “We are grateful for the opportunity to make a difference here in Washington state.”

“Now music will be heard where there would have been silence,” said Dr. Bob Tomberg, President of Music Aid Northwest.

House Bill 1329 takes effect on January 1, 2012. For more details on House Bill 1329, please click here.