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RI H7894

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Casey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires advance parent/guardian notification describing scheduled presentations and the right to withhold consent for their child's participation

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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