Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

SB 179: 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

SB 179 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 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: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark McKenney (Democratic); Walter Felag (Democratic); Matt LaMountain (Democratic); Jessica de la Cruz (Republican); and 6 more.