Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H5170

Introduced
1/19/23  

Caption

House Resolution Strongly Urging The Providence Public School District And The Rhode Island Department Of Education To Reverse The Decision To Close The Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School, The Carl G. Lauro Elementary School, And The Gilbert Stuart Middle School

Impact

The bill highlights significant issues related to community involvement in educational policy decisions, as it claims that the decision to close these schools was taken without proper consultation with key stakeholders such as the Providence School Board and the affected families. This lack of community input is viewed as a violation of existing policies meant to ensure stakeholder consultation before making major changes to the school system. Supporters of H5170 believe that keeping these schools open is crucial for maintaining the sense of community and ensuring local children do not experience disruption in their education due to school closures.

Summary

House Bill H5170 is a resolution strongly urging the Providence Public School District and the Rhode Island Department of Education to reconsider their decision to close three local schools: the Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School, the Carl G. Lauro Elementary School, and the Gilbert Stuart Middle School. This resolution arises from concern among community members and lawmakers regarding the impact that such closures would have on local families and the wider Providence community. The three schools in question serve as neighborhood schools, which means they provide educational services based on geographical boundaries intended to foster community ties.

Contention

The motivation behind the proposed school closures is based on claims that the schools are aging and would incur high costs to fix. The resolution argues that simply modernizing facilities without considering the educational welfare and community needs can have long-lasting negative impacts on hundreds of children and their families. The debate surrounding this decision underscores a broader contention regarding how educational institutions should be managed and the balance of state oversight and local control.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI SCR165

Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.

RI SR191

Urging The Department Of Education To Start High Schools No Earlier Than 9:00 A.m. And Elementary And Middle Schools No Earlier Than 8:30 A.m.

RI H6307

The Paul W. Crowley Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative

RI H5150

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN, A LEGENDARY PHILANTHROPIST AND ENTREPRENEUR

RI S0077

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JOSEPH B. GOHO, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE NORTH PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT, FOR BEING NAMED THE "2025 RHODE ISLAND SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR" BY THE RHODE ISLAND SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION

RI H8302

RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND COMMISSIONER OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION PREPARE A REPORT ON THE SCHOOL MEAL DEBT POLICY FOR ALL RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS

RI H5335

Nullifies the department of elementary and secondary education recommendation that the turnaround plan for Providence public schools be continued.

RI S0669

Nullifies the department of elementary and secondary education recommendation that the turnaround plan for Providence public schools be continued.

RI S2731

SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING RHODE ISLAND GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING PARTICIPANTS

RI H6223

House Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Rhode Island Department Of Elementary And Secondary Education To Annually Prepare A Written Report Or Annually Include And Update Information On The Ride Website Regarding School Funding For Each School District

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.