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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING JANUARY 22-28, 2012 AS "SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Ciccone, and Walaska

     Date Introduced: January 11, 2012

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, All children in Rhode Island should have the right to the highest quality

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schools possible; and

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     WHEREAS, Citizens across Rhode Island agree that improving the quality of education

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and expanding access to highly effective schools should be an issue of importance to our state’s

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leaders; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island recognizes the critical role that an effective and accountable

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system of education plays in preparing all children in this state to be successful in a global

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economy; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island has a multitude of high quality public schools, public charter

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schools, and nonpublic schools; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island has many high quality teaching professionals in traditional

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schools, public charter schools, and private schools across the state who are committed to

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educating children; and

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     WHEREAS, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and

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political party affiliation; and

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     WHEREAS, Research in Rhode Island and across our nation demonstrates conclusively

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that providing children with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now,

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therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby proclaims January 22-28, 2012, as “School Choice Week” in the State of Rhode Island;

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and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Deborah A. Gist, Rhode Island Commissioner

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of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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