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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Sanchez, Morales, Stewart, Felix, Tanzi, Potter, Slater,
Shanley, Caldwell, and Craven

     Date Introduced: January 27, 2023

     Referred To: House Education

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws entitled "Curriculum [See Title 16

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Chapter 97 — the Rhode Island Board of Education Act]" is hereby amended by adding thereto the

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following section:

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     16-22-39. Compulsory nutrition, food preparation and cooking courses.

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     All public high schools in Rhode Island shall require all students to participate in a

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nutrition, food preparation and cooking course annually.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2023.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

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     This act would require all public high schools to offer as part of the curriculum a nutrition,

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food preparation and cooking course.

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     This act would take effect on July 1, 2023.

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