We asked that legislation be amended which would "establish a safety and behavioral health committee" in an effort to "provide mental health supports to students in need." We strongly support this goal, but also wish to ensure that students' privacy rights are respected and that punitive measures in addressing the behavior of students with mental health needs are avoided. As such, we asked this legislation be amended to reflect our concerns to protect students and to avoid punitive responses for students.
School Improvement Teams (H 5165)
Sponsors
Representative Cotter
Related Issues
Documents
Related content

Hairstyle Discrimination (H 5841)
April 15, 2025
School Cell Phone Policies (S 771)
April 4, 2025
Right to an Education (S 177, H 5459)
March 21, 2025
School-Loaned Computer Privacy (H 5176, S 232)
February 12, 2025
LETTER Re: Warwick School Committee Draft AI Policy
December 12, 2024
J."E."L. v. Charest
November 13, 2024
Advocates Sue the State of Rhode Island Over Failure to Provide...
November 12, 2024
LETTER Re: Barrington School Committee Considers Additional SRO
October 8, 2024