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Para designar con el nombre de “Escuela Elemental René Marqués”, a la Escuela Elemental Nueva Factor V, de la Comunidad de Factor en el Municipio de Arecibo, Puerto Rico, en honor al legado y la invaluable contribución de René Marqués a la literatura, el pensamiento crítico y la educación en Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

The bill designates Escuela Elemental Nueva Factor V in Arecibo as Escuela Elemental René Marqués to honor the author’s legacy.

Res. Conj. 12-2025
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Bill Summary · RCC 50

Summary of Bill RCC 50 (Session 2025-2028) – Puerto Rico

1) Main purpose and intent

  • This bill designates a specific elementary school in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, as “Escuela Elemental René Marqués.”
  • The purpose is to honor the legacy and invaluable contributions of René Marqués to Puerto Rican literature, critical thought, and education, by naming the Escuela Elemental Nueva Factor V accordingly.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Renaming: The primary substantive provision is the formal rename of:
    • Escuela Elemental Nueva Factor V (Factor Community, Arecibo) to: Escuela Elemental René Marqués.
  • Scope: The designation applies to the elementary school location identified as Nueva Factor V within the Factor Community in the Municipality of Arecibo.
  • Related provisions: The text provided does not indicate additional policy changes (e.g., funding, facilities, or programmatic changes) beyond the official designation of the name.

3) Affected entities and beneficiaries

  • Primary affected entity: La Escuela Elemental Nueva Factor V (Factor en Arecibo).
  • Beneficiaries: Students, families, educators, and the broader community in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, who engage with and honor René Marqués as part of the school culture and local heritage.
  • Cultural and educational impact: The designation serves to highlight René Marqués’s contributions to literature, critical thinking, and education, potentially reinforcing local literacy and appreciation for Puerto Rican literary history.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative progress:
    • Cámara de Representantes (House) and Senado de Puerto Rico both processed and approved related readings and amendments.
    • Final senate vote: 27 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions; one absence noted.
    • The measure was approved in the Senate on May 27, 2025, and subsequently enrolled.
    • Actions included reports, committee approvals, and formal signing steps:
    • First senate readings and committee referrals occurred between February and March 2025.
    • Final approval by both chambers occurred in March 2025, with the Senate taking final action in May 2025.
    • The Governor received the bill for signature around June 2025 after Senate approval.
  • Status: Following approval and signing sequence, the bill progressed through the standard legislative-enrollment process and was sent to the Governor for action, with the Governor’s signature anticipated after June 2025.

5) Notable details

  • Vote record: Senate vote shows broad cross-party support (all voting members who participated indicated “A Favor” except one absence noted).
  • Formal process log: The action history provides a clear timeline from initial reading in February 2025 through final enrollment in May 2025, and transmission to the Governor in June 2025.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief one-page briefing for a non-technical audience, or compare this designation to similar honorary naming bills in Puerto Rico.

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

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