Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6125

Introduced
3/3/23  

Caption

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $750,000 To The Rhode Island School For Progressive Education Over Three Fiscal Years (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Total Sum Of $750,000 To The Rhode Island School Of Progressive Education, A Period Of Over Three Fiscal Years, To Be Distributed In Three (3) Equal Installments.)

Impact

Through this appropriation, RISPE seeks to increase the recruitment and training of teachers of color within the state. This initiative aligns with broader educational reforms aimed at rectifying historical injustices related to race and education. The funding is intended to support high-quality teacher preparation programs that are both accessible and tailored specifically to meet the needs of Rhode Island students. The financial support will be distributed in three equal installments, ensuring a sustained investment over the fiscal years of 2023 to 2026.

Summary

House Bill H6125 is a joint resolution introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly that proposes a total appropriation of $750,000 to the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education (RISPE) over a span of three fiscal years. The bill aims to address the urgent need for a more diverse teaching workforce in Rhode Island public schools, where currently fewer than five percent of teachers identify as people of color. The resolution recognizes the importance of representation in education, emphasizing that educators from similar backgrounds to their students can deliver culturally relevant teaching that can positively affect student outcomes.

Contention

The bill, while garnering support for its noble cause of increasing diversity and improving educational outcomes, may face contention regarding budget allocation and the prioritization of educational spending. Some stakeholders might argue about the effectiveness of the proposed solution and whether such funding addresses the root issues related to recruitment and retention of teachers of color. While advocates argue that this targeted approach will create a cultural shift in schools, critics might express concerns about the overall financial implications for the state's education budget and competing educational needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S2964

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $750,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION OVER THREE FISCAL YEARS (This joint resolution would authorize the appropriation of the total sum of $750,000 to the Rhode Island School of Progressive Education, a period of over three fiscal years, to be distributed in three (3) equal installments.)

RI H7771

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF THE POSTSECONDARY COMMISSIONER FOR THE RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL FOR PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $500,000 to the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner for the Rhode Island School for Progressive Education.)

RI H6017

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $450,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $450,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

RI H6243

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S0774

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S2599

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $738,088 TO RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $738,088 to Rhode Island College to fund Rhode Island College HSI status and students supports.)

RI S2958

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $180,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND STATE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND ITS THREE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $180,000 to the RI State Conservation Committee and its three Conservation Districts.)

RI H7775

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $180,000 FOR THE RHODE ISLAND STATE CONSERVATION COMMITTEE AND ITS THREE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $180,000 to the RI State Conservation Committee and its three Conservation Districts.)

RI S0260

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of Approximately $30,000,000 To Rhode Island's Public Schools For Safety And Security Improvements (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $100,000 To Each Public School In Rhode Island For School Safety And Security Improvements.)

RI H5817

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of Approximately $30,000,000 To Rhode Island's Public Schools For Safety And Security Improvements (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $100,000 To Each Public School In Rhode Island For School Safety And Security Improvements.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.