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HR 6052

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2025, TO BE "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island proclaims March 2025 as Music in Our Schools Month to honor and boost public-school music education; symbolic, no funding, recognizes educators statewide.

03/11/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6052

Summary of HR 6052: Music in Our Schools Month (Rhode Island)

What the bill is

  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Title: Proclaiming March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month" in the State of Rhode Island
  • Introduced: March 11, 2025
  • Status: House read and passed on March 11, 2025
  • Purpose: Officially designate March 2025 in Rhode Island as Music in Our Schools Month and express support for music education in public schools

Purpose and intent

  • Align Rhode Island with the National Association for Music Education’s designation of March as Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM).
  • Highlight the value of music education as part of a well-rounded public school education.
  • Recognize the efforts of music educators across the state and promote continued support for music teaching and learning in public schools.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation: March 2025 is declared to be “Music in Our Schools Month” in Rhode Island.
  • Support for music education: The resolution states full support for the teaching and learning of music in public schools and acknowledges the work of music educators statewide.
  • Acknowledgement of benefits: The bill emphasizes that music education engages students and contributes to social and academic outcomes, with particular benefits for at-risk students. It notes that participation in school music programs fosters creativity, self-expression, problem solving, evaluative skills, and mathematical skills.
  • Official transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Music Education Association.

Affected parties

  • Rhode Island public schools and school districts (through inclusion of music education initiatives).
  • Music educators and music education programs statewide.
  • Students participating in school music activities.
  • The Rhode Island Music Education Association (recipient of the certified copy).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislature action: Introduced and referred to committee; subsequently passed by the Rhode Island House.
  • Effect: This is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new law or require funding. It serves as formal recognition and a call to celebrate MIOSM within Rhode Island.
  • Date alignment: Reflects the national MIOSM designation and situates Rhode Island’s observance in March 2025.

Impact and context

  • The resolution provides formal statewide recognition of the importance of music education.
  • It may encourage schools to celebrate and highlight music programs during March 2025.
  • No fiscal appropriation is included; the measure is symbolic and aims to elevate support for music education and educators.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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