About
In July 2016, Governor Gina Raimondo signed into law legislation (2016-H7488A, 2016-S2396A) requiring Holocaust and Genocide education in Rhode Island’s secondary schools, starting in the 2017-18 academic year. In August 2021, Governor Dan McKee signed legislation to create a permanent commission on Genocide and Holocaust education. The legislation (2021-H 5650A, 2021-S 0840A) formalizes a commission to implement the 2016 law introduced by Senator Goldin and Representative Kazarian to require public schools to teach students about Genocide and the Holocaust.
Local and Regional Partner Organizations
Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island
Bristol Holocaust and Genocide Center
Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center