SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING APRIL OF 2026, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH" IN THE
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Senators Gallo, Vargas, Tikoian, Sosnowski, Acosta, Mack, Kallman,
Zurier, Ujifusa, and Paolino

Date Introduced:
April 02, 2026

Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, Every Rhode Islander deserves the opportunity to achieve financial security
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and stability regardless of zip code or background; and
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WHEREAS, Our financial system is increasingly complex and Rhode Islanders are
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making personal finance decisions that have long-lasting consequences; and
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WHEREAS, Too many Rhode Islanders continue to struggle with financial challenges at
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a rate higher than regional and national peers; and
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WHEREAS, Individuals with strong personal finance skills have the knowledge to make
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informed decisions regarding budgeting, maintaining strong credit, saving, investing, and
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protecting and insuring their assets; and
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WHEREAS, In 2021, Rhode Island joined many other states in passing legislation to
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guarantee that all public high school students have access to high-quality, standards aligned
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personal finance education; and
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WHEREAS, Government, private businesses, community-based organizations, and
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institutions of education must continue to work together to empower consumers to make
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informed decisions about their finances, appropriately plan for economic instability, and avoid
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deceptive or predatory practices; and
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WHEREAS, Strengthening the financial skills of all Rhode Islanders is an investment in
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the fundamental promise of a brighter future and the building of a more prosperous nation; and
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WHEREAS, April is National Financial Literacy Month, where Rhode Island highlights

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its commitment to teaching ourselves and our children about the basics of financial education;
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now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby proclaims April 2026,
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to be “Financial Literacy Month” in the State of Rhode Island. We moreover urge all Rhode
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Islanders to take advantage of various programs and activities that will increase their personal
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financial literacy during both the month of April and throughout the year; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the RI JumpStart Coalition.
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