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6/20/2025
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Assembly passes bill that would allow teachers to conduct a moment of silence in schools on Sept. 11
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STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today passed legislation introduced by Rep. Earl A. Read III and Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis that would allow teachers in public schools to hold a brief moment of silence to recognize the anniversary of the tragic attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The bill (2025-H 5251, 2025-S 0179) is modeled on a measure enacted in New York to commemorate the attacks on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon.
“It’s important to recognize this terrible moment in our history and to memorialize those who lost their lives or loved ones on that day,” said Senator Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, West Greenwich). “I’m glad the legislature has decided to take action on this legislation to allow Rhode Island educators to join with their colleagues in New York in having the chance to honor future anniversaries.”
“It’s not only important to remember the attacks, but to teach those who weren’t born yet about just how much was sacrificed by those who rushed in to save countless lives, sometimes at the cost of their own,” said Representative Read (D-Dist. 26, Coventry, West Warwick, Warwick), a retired Warwick police officer. “It is more fitting than ever that we pass the legislation as we approach the 25th anniversary of these attacks next year.”
The measure now moves to the governor’s office.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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