The bill introduces the "Transparency in Arts Education Access and Proficiency Act" (TAEAPA) to Title 16 of the General Laws, which pertains to education. The act mandates that, starting with the 2025-26 academic school year, the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must include in each middle and high school's annual report card the percentage of students enrolled in arts education courses and the number of courses available in each arts area, such as dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts. Additionally, from the 2025-26 fiscal year, the department may appoint an arts education curriculum coordinator to assist schools in meeting curricular and reporting requirements related to arts education.

Furthermore, beginning with the 2026-27 academic school year, the department will require high schools to provide a representative sample of graduated students' portfolios that demonstrate proficiency in an arts discipline as defined by the national core arts standards or fine arts. These portfolios must include works developed during regular school hours. The act aims to enhance transparency and promote arts education in middle and high schools. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.