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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2023, TO BE "PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By: Representatives Casimiro, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Messier, Kennedy, Shallcross Smith, Ajello, Fogarty, and Bennett
Date Introduced: February 28, 2023
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and 1
WHEREAS, Our nation's public schools are where students come to be educated as 2
citizens of the United States; and 3
WHEREAS, Each public school prepares our Nation's young people to contribute to the 4
society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and 5
WHEREAS, Ninety percent of American children attend public schools; and 6
WHEREAS, Local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for 7
strengthening the nation's public schools and empowering local education leaders to implement, 8
manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education 9
stakeholders and learning communities; and 10
WHEREAS, Local, State and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as 11
counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health programs that are critical to help students 12
engage in learning; and 13
WHEREAS, Public schools should provide an environment where all students can 14
succeed, beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and 15
WHEREAS, Efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public 16
education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and 17
WHEREAS, Every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full 18
potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and 19
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WHEREAS, Stable, equitable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every 1
student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school 2
libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and 3
WHEREAS, Our nation needs to support the educators, including teachers, 4
paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create 5
joy in learning; and 6
WHEREAS, The Nation's school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow 7
students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, 8
nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and 9
WHEREAS, Students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation's schools vital 10
components of the community; and 11
WHEREAS, Parents and communities are working hard to improve educational 12
outcomes for children across the country; now, therefore be it 13
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 14
proclaims February 27 through March 3, 2023, to be "Public Schools Week" in Rhode Island; and 15
be it further 16
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 17
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Commissioner Angelica M. Infante-Green, 18
Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, State of Rhode Island. 19
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