H.R. 5399 directs the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program funding arts education at minority-serving institutions of higher education, such as historically Black colleges and universities. The grants would help these institutions expand student access to arts programs through financial aid, mentorship, internships, and support services, while also preserving and exhibiting artwork by artists of color. The bill recognizes that arts departments have faced severe funding cuts and that minority-serving institutions are uniquely positioned to develop diverse art professionals and highlight underrepresented artists. While the legislation authorizes "such sums as may be necessary" to operate the program, no specific dollar amount or implementation timeline is included in the bill text.
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