Join us at the Rhode Island State House for Impact Days!
We’re heading to the RI State House on today Tuesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 8 from 3:15–4:15 PM to rally support for the Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act and the Bilingual, Dual Language, and World Language Teachers Investment Act!
This is a key moment to show up for bilingual education and advocate for access for all students. Wear your CMRI shirt or teal blue, bring a friend, and help us show strong community support!
Questions? Contact [aliciap@multilingualri.org].
Meet on the steps past security at 3:15.
If you arrive after 3:30 find us on the House Floor/ Senate Floor!
Can’t make it in person? Call Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Lawson. It takes less than 3 minutes to make both calls!
Call House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi at (401) 222-2447 and Senate President Valarie Lawson at (401) 222-4901 and urge them to support:
H5744 /S785: The Bilingual, Dual Language, and World Language Teacher Investment Act
H5982/S457: The Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act
Sample Script:
Hi, my name is _ and I’m a (teacher/student/parent/etc.). I’m calling to urge you to support H5744/ S785 and H5982/S457.
The Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teachers Investment Act helps address the teacher shortage by removing financial barriers for qualified bilingual educators.
The Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act expands access to high-quality bilingual and dual-language programs for all students.
[Optional: Share how these bills affect you or your community.] When you’re done, call or text 5 friends and ask them to do the same. Let’s get these bills passed!
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Your donations provide the resources needed to educate the public and elected officials on the urgent need for strong multilingual education policies, while we advocate for legislation that ensures equitable language access for all students.
Join us at the Rhode Island State House for Impact Days!
We’re heading to the RI State House on today Tuesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 8 from 3:15–4:15 PM to rally support for the Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act and the Bilingual, Dual Language, and World Language Teachers Investment Act!
This is a key moment to show up for bilingual education and advocate for access for all students.
Wear your CMRI shirt or teal blue, bring a friend, and help us show strong community support!
Questions? Contact [aliciap@multilingualri.org].
Meet on the steps past security at 3:15.
If you arrive after 3:30 find us on the House Floor/ Senate Floor!
Can’t make it in person? Call Speaker Shekarchi and Senate President Lawson. It takes less than 3 minutes to make both calls!
Call House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi at (401) 222-2447 and Senate President Valarie Lawson at (401) 222-4901 and urge them to support:
• H5744 /S785: The Bilingual, Dual Language, and World Language Teacher Investment Act
• H5982/S457: The Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act
Sample Script:
Hi, my name is _ and I’m a (teacher/student/parent/etc.). I’m calling to urge you to support H5744/ S785 and H5982/S457.
The Bilingual Dual Language and World Language Teachers Investment Act helps address the teacher shortage by removing financial barriers for qualified bilingual educators.
The Support and Access to Bilingual Education Act expands access to high-quality bilingual and dual-language programs for all students.
[Optional: Share how these bills affect you or your community.]
When you’re done, call or text 5 friends and ask them to do the same. Let’s get these bills passed!
Your donations provide the resources needed to educate the public and elected officials on the urgent need for strong multilingual education policies, while we advocate for legislation that ensures equitable language access for all students.
We are deeply grateful for your dedication and ongoing efforts. This work is only possible because of YOU. Together, we are creating a more inclusive, multilingual future!