Bill > H5251

This bill amends Rhode Island's education laws to allow school administrators and teachers in all public school grades to provide students with an optional brief moment of silence on September 11th each year. The moment of silence would be specifically intended to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001, a reference to the terrorist attacks that occurred on that date in 2001. By using permissive language like "may allow," the bill gives educators discretion in implementing this observance, meaning they are not required to conduct the moment of silence but have the option to do so. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning schools could potentially implement this practice in the same academic year the law is enacted. The proposed change is being added to Chapter 16-12 of the Rhode Island General Laws, which covers the general rights and duties of teachers, and specifically creates a new section (16-12-3.2) to outline this provision.

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