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| 2022 -- S 2270 Enacted 02/15/2022 |
| S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
| PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 21 THROUGH FEBRUARY 25, 2022, TO BE "PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" |
Introduced By: Senators Lawson, Picard, Gallo, Cano, Felag, DiPalma, Murray, Quezada, Burke, and Lombardo |
| Date Introduced: February 15, 2022 |
| WHEREAS, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and |
| WHEREAS, Our nation's public schools are where students come to be educated as |
| citizens of the United States; and |
| WHEREAS, Each public school prepares our Nation's young people to contribute to the |
| society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and |
| WHEREAS, Ninety percent of American children attend public schools; and |
| WHEREAS, Local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for |
| strengthening the nation's public schools and empowering local education leaders to implement, |
| manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education |
| stakeholders and learning communities; and |
| WHEREAS, Local, State and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as |
| counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health programs that are critical to help students |
| engage in learning; and |
| WHEREAS, Public schools should provide an environment where all students can |
| succeed, beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and |
| WHEREAS, Efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public |
| education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and |
| WHEREAS, Every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full |
| potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and |
| WHEREAS, Stable, equitable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every |
| student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school |
| libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and |
| WHEREAS, Our nation needs to support the educators, including teachers, |
| paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create |
| joy in learning; and |
| WHEREAS, The Nation's school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow |
| students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, |
| nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and |
| WHEREAS, Students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation's schools vital |
| components of the community; and |
| WHEREAS, Parents and communities are working hard to improve educational |
| outcomes for children across the country; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims the week of |
| February 21 through February 25, 2022, to be "Public Schools Week" in Rhode Island; and be it |
| further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Commissioner Angelica M. Infante-Green, |
| Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, State of Rhode Island. |
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