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RI H7196
RI H7196Requires public school districts to adopt a policy for responding to the death of a student or staff member. Also amends the title of chapter 16-21.7 to "The Nathan Bruno, Jason Flatt, and Alicia Biros Bereavement Act."
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Introduced
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
In Committee
05/24/2024
05/24/2024
Crossed Over
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require public school districts to adopt a policy for responding to the death of a student or staff member. This act would also amend the title of chapter 16-21.7 to "The Nathan Bruno, Jason Flatt, and Alicia Biros Bereavement Act." This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires public school districts to adopt a policy for responding to the death of a student or staff member. It also amends the title of chapter 16-21.7 to "The Nathan Bruno, Jason Flatt, and Alicia Biros Bereavement Act." The policy may include school schedule modifications to foster a supportive school climate, such as allowing time for students and staff to attend services, receive grief counseling, and process grief privately. The time allowances provided under this policy are considered part of the school day.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Julie Casimiro (D)*,
David Bennett (D),
Lauren Carson (D),
Jason Knight (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Tom Noret (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Education (on 05/24/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7196A.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H7196.pdf |
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