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RI H7892
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Megan Cotter
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AI Summary
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must establish a comprehensive wildfire education program for all K-12 schools, utilizing Firewise USA to create the curriculum
- Program must provide students with accurate information on wildfire risks and help create action plans to mitigate losses in case of a wildfire
- Schools must present the program annually during any full week in March
- Parents, legal guardians, or students 18 and older may submit written requests to examine curriculum materials at their school
- Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the development of a comprehensive collaborative course that provides students with accurate information and instruction on risks of wildfires while creating action plan to mitigate loss in case of a wildfire in all K-12 schools within the state.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education
2/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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