Annually allocate thirty thousand dollars to the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education commission.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would set aside $30,000 per year from the state budget to fund the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. The commission is a state body focused on promoting education about the Holocaust and other genocides, and this legislation would establish a reliable, recurring source of funding for its work each year.

The money would help the commission carry out its mission, which typically includes supporting educational programs, teacher training, and public awareness efforts related to the history of the Holocaust and other genocides. By making the funding annual, the bill aims to give the commission a stable financial foundation rather than requiring it to seek funding on a case-by-case basis.

This bill would primarily affect the commission itself, giving it more consistent resources to operate. It would also indirectly affect teachers, students, and schools across Rhode Island that rely on the commission's programs and materials. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and sent to the House Finance Committee for review.