The Rhode Island General Assembly has introduced a resolution proclaiming April as "Holocaust & Genocide Awareness Month." This initiative builds on previous legislation passed in 2016 that mandates Holocaust and genocide education in secondary public schools and establishes the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission to oversee its implementation. The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating youth about the atrocities of the Holocaust and other genocides to prevent future occurrences of such brutality and hatred.

The resolution calls on educators in Rhode Island to integrate lessons on historical and contemporary genocides into their curricula, fostering a generation committed to combating bigotry, prejudice, and injustice. It also directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to relevant educational authorities, reinforcing the state's commitment to awareness and education regarding these critical issues.

Introduced by Representatives Boylan, Knight, Kazarian, Kislak, and Shekarchi on April 08, the bill has been read and passed in the House.