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ADVOCACY


NASP Advocacy Action

https://www.nasponline.org/research-and-policy/advocacy/advocacy-action-center

Important Topics:

Oppose Recent Mass Firings at the U.S. Department of Education

Support Critical Federal Publication Investments

Stand up for school Safety: End the Epidemic of Gun Violence 

How to Contact your Elected Officials

National School Psychology WEek

Finding your Path

https://www.nasponline.org/research-and-policy/advocacy/national-school-psychology-week-(nspw)

Governor McKee made an official proclamation and recognized National School Psychology Week in state of Rhode Island fall 2025.

RI HOUSE BILLS 

2023-H 5010aa2023-S 0869A - As of June 2023 School psychological services are now eligible for medicaid

https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText24/HouseText24/H8070.pdf  HB8070 was introduced on March 15, 2024 to support to the 1:500 recommended ratio of school psychologists in RI. The bill made 25% progress and ended in committee. 

Recent Bills that have been introduced:

RI HB 7245

An Act Relating To Education -- The Education Equity And Property Tax Relief Act (Amends State Funding Calculations For Special Education, Revising Extraordinary Cost Calculations For Fy 2028-2029, And Providing Additional Funds For Excess Costs When Special Education Students Move Into A District After The Budget Is Approved.)

RI HB 7318

An Act Relating To Education -- The Education Equity And Property Tax Relief Act (Increases The State’S Regionalization Bonus To Six Percent (6.0%) Of The State’S Fiscal Year Share Of Foundation Education Aid. This Bonus Would Be Ongoing And Continuing So Long As The District Remains A Regional School District.)

RI HB 7335

An Act Relating To Businesses And Professions -- Psychologists (Includes Licensed School Psychologists Under The Provisions Of The General Laws Governing The Regulations Of Psychologists And Expands The Licensing Of School Psychologists For Independent Practice.)

RI SB 2209

An Act Relating To Education -- Health And Safety Of Pupils (Strengthens School Security Measures/Established 8 Member School Emergency Response Committee/Rapid Response Teams/Swat Teams/Requires Annual Appropriation Of $1,000,000 To Achieve These Goals.)

RI SB 2214

An Act Relating To Education -- Children With Disabilities (Requires Transition Planning For High School Students With Disabilities, Who Have A “504” Plan, Like The Transition Planning Required For High School Students With Disabilities, Who Have An Individualized Education Program (Iep).)

RI SB 2215

An Act Relating To Education -- School Committees And Superintendents (Authorizes The School Administration To Issue An Out-Of-School Suspension To Students If They Are A Threat To The Safety Of Others.)

RI SB 2245

An Act Relating To Education -- The Educational Equity And Property Tax Relief Act (Mandates Public Schools (K-12) Have One Full-Time Certified Social Worker For Every 250 Students And Allocates $2 Million In The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget For School Districts And Municipalities To Hire Additional Social Workers.)

RI SB 2280

An Act Relating To Education -- Health And Safety Of Pupils (Requires All Schools And Educational Institutions To Develop And Implement A School Safety Plan That Would Provide For Immediate Access To School Facilities By First Responders In An Emergency.)




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