Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5251: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY -- SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE

Enacted Last action July 2, 2025: 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

HB 5251 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RIGHTS AND DUTIES TEACHERS GENERALLY -- SEPTEMBER 11 CLASSROOM MOMENT OF SILENCE. Primary sponsor: Stephen Casey (Democratic), Casimiro, Mike Chippendale (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Dick Fascia (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Chris Paplauskas (Republican), Tom Noret (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Stephen Casey (Democratic); Casimiro; Mike Chippendale (Republican); Jon Brien (Independent); and 6 more.