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Apr 28, 2023
students rights
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +3 Issues

School Resource Officer Funding (H 5628, H 6149)

We opposed two pieces of legislation which would have indefinitely extended the reimbursement structure that had previously existed for SROs, incentivizing schools to continue to hire personnel who are not adequately trained in youth mental and behavioral health, such as SROs.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Prison Fiscal Impact Statements (H 5388)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required a fiscal impact analyses for any bills which increase or put in place criminal sentences.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
students rights
  • Students’ Rights

School Social Worker Funding (H 5396, S 258)

We strongly supported this bill which would have appropriately allocated $2,000,000 for the hiring of school social workers.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Workplace Psychological Safety Act (S 821A)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of far-reaching and subjective legislation which would have imposed liability on employers or co-workers who, among other actions, provide “persistent criticism.”
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice

Legal Services for Indigent Tenants (H 6062, H 6129, S 911)

We strongly supported legislation that would have provided legal representation to indigent individuals facing an eviction proceeding.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Barring Felons from Owning Firearms (S 744)

In accordance with the ACLU of RI’s longstanding opposition to laws that disqualify former felons from a wide array of rights, benefits, and privileges, we opposed this broad legislation which would have made it a crime under state law for any ex-felon to possess a firearm.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice

Medicaid Enrollment for Incarcerated Individuals (H 5313, S 873)

We strongly supported this legislation, which aimed to give formerly incarcerated individuals access to Medicaid coverage promptly upon their release.
Legislation
Apr 21, 2023
racial justice
  • Racial Justice

Ban on Hairstyle Discrimination (H 6235, S 1013)

In a move to ban a pervasive form of racial discrimination, we strongly supported a bill which would have expanded the definition of race under our state anti-discrimination laws to include “traits historically associated with race,” importantly including hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Legislation
Apr 21, 2023
students rights
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +2 Issues

School Discipline Reform (S 189)

We supported a critical piece of legislation which would have largely eliminated the ability for a K-5 student to be given an out-of-school suspension and strengthen the current reporting requirements for school districts.
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
students rights
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +3 Issues

School Resource Officer Funding (H 5628, H 6149)

We opposed two pieces of legislation which would have indefinitely extended the reimbursement structure that had previously existed for SROs, incentivizing schools to continue to hire personnel who are not adequately trained in youth mental and behavioral health, such as SROs.
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Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

Prison Fiscal Impact Statements (H 5388)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required a fiscal impact analyses for any bills which increase or put in place criminal sentences.
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Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
students rights
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • Students’ Rights

School Social Worker Funding (H 5396, S 258)

We strongly supported this bill which would have appropriately allocated $2,000,000 for the hiring of school social workers.
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Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
first amendment
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • First Amendment

Workplace Psychological Safety Act (S 821A)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of far-reaching and subjective legislation which would have imposed liability on employers or co-workers who, among other actions, provide “persistent criticism.”
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Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
economic justice
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • Economic Justice

Legal Services for Indigent Tenants (H 6062, H 6129, S 911)

We strongly supported legislation that would have provided legal representation to indigent individuals facing an eviction proceeding.
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Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Barring Felons from Owning Firearms (S 744)

In accordance with the ACLU of RI’s longstanding opposition to laws that disqualify former felons from a wide array of rights, benefits, and privileges, we opposed this broad legislation which would have made it a crime under state law for any ex-felon to possess a firearm.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
economic justice
Legislation
Apr 28, 2023
  • Economic Justice

Medicaid Enrollment for Incarcerated Individuals (H 5313, S 873)

We strongly supported this legislation, which aimed to give formerly incarcerated individuals access to Medicaid coverage promptly upon their release.
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Legislation
Apr 21, 2023
racial justice
Legislation
Apr 21, 2023
  • Racial Justice

Ban on Hairstyle Discrimination (H 6235, S 1013)

In a move to ban a pervasive form of racial discrimination, we strongly supported a bill which would have expanded the definition of race under our state anti-discrimination laws to include “traits historically associated with race,” importantly including hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 21, 2023
students rights
Legislation
Apr 21, 2023
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +2 Issues

School Discipline Reform (S 189)

We supported a critical piece of legislation which would have largely eliminated the ability for a K-5 student to be given an out-of-school suspension and strengthen the current reporting requirements for school districts.
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