The proposed joint resolution seeks to amend the Constitution of the State of Rhode Island to establish a fundamental right to a public education and the duty to promote public libraries. If approved, the amendment will replace existing provisions in Article XII, Sections 1 and 2, with new language that emphasizes the duty of the general assembly, the department of education, and other government agencies to guarantee an equitable, adequate, and meaningful education to each child. This change is set to take effect on January 1, 2028.

Additionally, the resolution stipulates that the amendment will be submitted to the qualified electors of the state for approval during the next statewide general election. It outlines the procedures for publicizing the amendment, including publication in newspapers and inclusion in notices for town, city, ward, or district meetings. The amendment will also be judicially enforceable, allowing any person or entity injured or threatened with injury due to noncompliance to bring an action in superior court to enforce its provisions and obtain declaratory and injunctive relief for any violation thereof.