HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
This bill (HR 6052) is a symbolic resolution declaring March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the importance of music education by highlighting its benefits for student engagement, creativity, and academic outcomes, as documented by research. The resolution formally supports music education in public schools and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Music Education Association. It does not create new funding or policy changes, but serves as a public acknowledgment of music education's value.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
03/11/2025 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Potter
DDemocratic
P
Brian Kennedy
DDemocratic
P
Chris Blazejewski
DDemocratic
P
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
P
Joe Shekarchi
DDemocratic
P
Joseph Solomon
DDemocratic
P
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith
DDemocratic
P
Mike Chippendale
RRepublican
P
Terri Cortvriend
DDemocratic
P
Tom Noret
DDemocratic
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