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SR 1028

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 5TH THROUGH MAY 9TH OF 2025, TO BE "TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lou DiPalma and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate proclaims May 5-9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week to honor roughly 21,000 public school teachers and staff for their impact on about 143,000 students.

05/07/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1028

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 1028 (Rhode Island)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 1028 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that proclaims a designated period in 2025 as “Teacher Appreciation Week” in Rhode Island.
  • Specifically, it designates May 5–May 9, 2025 as Teacher Appreciation Week and expresses gratitude to Rhode Island’s educators, administrators, and school staff for their contributions to students and the community.

Key provisions

  • Proclamation: The Rhode Island Senate proclaims May 5–9, 2025 as “Teacher Appreciation Week” in the state.
  • Rationale (Whereas clauses): The resolution emphasizes:
    • The critical role of teachers in inspiring learning, curiosity, critical thinking, and success.
    • The dedication of Rhode Island’s approximately 21,000 public school teachers, administrators, and staff.
    • The impact of teachers on Rhode Island’s 143,000 students and on democracy, public service, and citizenship.
    • The personal and community benefits of recognizing teachers’ contributions.
  • Formal transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to send duly certified copies of the resolution to:
    • Maribeth Calabro, President of the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals.
    • Valerie Lawson, President of the National Education Association of Rhode Island.
  • Sponsorship: Introduced by Senators Gallo, Lawson, Gu, LaMountain, Sosnowski, Raptakis, DiPalma, Murray, Rogers, and Paolino.

Affected parties

  • Primary beneficiaries: Public school teachers, administrators, and school staff in Rhode Island.
  • Indirect beneficiaries: Rhode Island students (roughly 143,000) and the broader education community, including unions and professional associations named in the proclamation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: May 7, 2025.
  • Status: Senate read and passed on May 7, 2025; referred to “Recommended for Immediate Consideration.”
  • Nature of action: As a resolution, the measure is ceremonial and symbolic rather than a binding law or appropriation. It does not establish new duties or funding; rather, it formally recognizes and honors teachers.
  • Next steps (not stated in text): May require consideration or action by the Rhode Island House of Representatives to achieve a concurrent resolution or formal acknowledgment, depending on House rules.

Impact

  • Public recognition: Elevates awareness and appreciation for teachers during a designated week.
  • Community and stakeholder engagement: Provides official language that schools, districts, and communities can reference in observances and celebrations.

Overall, SR 1028 serves as a formal, symbolic tribute to teachers in Rhode Island, accompanied by a call to acknowledge and celebrate their contributions during the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week.

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

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