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Jun 15, 2018
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  • Students’ Rights

School Resources Officers (H7200A, Article 9)

There were a number of bills introduced this year seeking to improve school security by imposing police-type enforcement measures into the school setting, including one buried within the 2019 budget.
Legislation
May 18, 2018
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School Security (H 7850)

There were a number of bills this year seeking to improve school security by imposing law enforcement-type enforcement measures into the school setting. Among those was a proposal requiring that ten percent of school aid be allocated to school safety measures.
Legislation
May 07, 2018
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  • Students’ Rights

Arming Campus Police (H 7938)

This legislation sought to require all higher education institutions to arm their campus police, regardless of the wishes of school administrators or students.
Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
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  • Students’ Rights

Right to Education (H 7696, S 2181)

A Joint Resolution was introduced which proposed to put before voters a Constitutional amendment establishing the right to an adequate education for Rhode Island’s youth as a fundamental and judicially enforceable right.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Over the Counter Medication in Schools (H 7570A, S 2340)

Legislation introduced this year highlighted the absurdity of the current policy by also allowing students to bring to school over-the-counter products to treat menstrual cramps or vaginal yeast infections without a doctor’s or parent’s note.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Students’ Rights

School Computer Privacy (H 7710, S 2644)

In recent years, school districts statewide have begun handing out school-owned computers for at-home use by students. These devices carry virtually no privacy protections, allowing schools to spy on students at home.
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Jun 15, 2018
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Legislation
Jun 15, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

School Resources Officers (H7200A, Article 9)

There were a number of bills introduced this year seeking to improve school security by imposing police-type enforcement measures into the school setting, including one buried within the 2019 budget.
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May 18, 2018
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May 18, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

School Security (H 7850)

There were a number of bills this year seeking to improve school security by imposing law enforcement-type enforcement measures into the school setting. Among those was a proposal requiring that ten percent of school aid be allocated to school safety measures.
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May 07, 2018
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May 07, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

Arming Campus Police (H 7938)

This legislation sought to require all higher education institutions to arm their campus police, regardless of the wishes of school administrators or students.
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Apr 11, 2018
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Apr 11, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

Right to Education (H 7696, S 2181)

A Joint Resolution was introduced which proposed to put before voters a Constitutional amendment establishing the right to an adequate education for Rhode Island’s youth as a fundamental and judicially enforceable right.
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Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

Over the Counter Medication in Schools (H 7570A, S 2340)

Legislation introduced this year highlighted the absurdity of the current policy by also allowing students to bring to school over-the-counter products to treat menstrual cramps or vaginal yeast infections without a doctor’s or parent’s note.
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Feb 21, 2018
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Feb 21, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

School Computer Privacy (H 7710, S 2644)

In recent years, school districts statewide have begun handing out school-owned computers for at-home use by students. These devices carry virtually no privacy protections, allowing schools to spy on students at home.
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