Rhode Island H7892 mandates a wildfire risk education program for K-12 students, including an action plan for wildfire mitigation.

Rhode Island H7892 requires the development of a comprehensive course on wildfire risks and mitigation strategies for all K-12 students. This course, created using Firewise USA guidelines, aims to educate students on wildfire dangers and how to minimize losses. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will implement this program, presenting it annually during a full week in March. Parents and students over 18 can review the curriculum materials upon request. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7892 mandates a wildfire risk education program for K-12 students, including an action plan for wildfire mitigation.

Rhode Island H7892 requires the development of a comprehensive course on wildfire risks and mitigation strategies for all K-12 students. This course, created using Firewise USA guidelines, aims to educate students on wildfire dangers and how to minimize losses. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will implement this program, presenting it annually during a full week in March. Parents and students over 18 can review the curriculum materials upon request. The act takes effect upon passage.