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RI H7894
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Casey
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AI Summary
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Requires public school districts and charter schools to provide congressionally chartered youth organizations (such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and similar groups under Title 36 U.S. Code) at least one annual recruitment opportunity with displays, brochures, and digital communications
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Mandates schools allow up to 10 consecutive minutes of classroom presentation time for youth organization representatives, provided it does not occur during core curriculum instruction
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Requires advance parent/guardian notification describing scheduled presentations and the right to withhold consent for their child's participation
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Limits access requirements exclusively to qualifying congressionally chartered youth organizations serving people under 21 with educational missions focused on life skills, leadership, civic engagement, and patriotism
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Preserves school administrator authority over safety policies, school rules, and maintaining order and discipline
Legislative Description
Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education
2/27/2026