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H7892

Requires the development of a comprehensive collaborative course that provides students with accurate information and instruction on risks of wildfires while creating action plan to mitigate loss in case of a wildfire in all K-12 schools within the state.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education