Chapter 129

2018 -- H 7157 SUBSTITUTE A AS AMENDED Enacted 07/02/2018

A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - CURRICULUM

Introduced By: Representatives Perez, McKiernan, Chippendale, Hull, and Almeida

Date Introduced: January 12, 2018

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

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

the following section:

16-22-29. Field trips to nature preserve, reserve, or conservatory.

The general assembly recognizes the importance of a citizenry well educated in the

principles of nature and our environment, as well as the general assembly's duty to provide for the

preservation, regeneration, and restoration of the natural environment of the state, as enunciated

in the constitution of the state of Rhode Island. In light of this, public schools of this state,

beginning in kindergarten and continuing through and including grade twelve (12), are

encouraged to use their best efforts to provide access to every student to at least one field trip to a

nature preserve, reserve, or conservatory.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on July 1, 2018.

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