Legislative Action Tool Kit


Healthy Meals in Rhode Island Schools for All

April, 2026

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Friends and Advocates,


It is time to act to require Healthy Medals in Rhode Island Schools for ALL!!

S2663

H7793


The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(1) Globally, diet-related chronic diseases are the leading cause of death;

(2) In 2024, almost forty percent (40%) of Rhode Island households with children were food insecure;

(3) Student hunger is associated with poor learning outcomes, absenteeism, and behavioral issues;

(4) Healthy school meals are associated with improved test scores;

(5) Many children consume one-third (1/3) to one-half (1/2) of their daily calories duringthe school day;


The Legislative Tool Kit detailed below is a resource for Legislative Action!

Start with the Video, which describes in detail the other componets of the Kit, and how to interact with your Representatives to help pass these Bills.

Blessings,


Rev. Eugene Dyszlewski

Commissioner of Social Justice

RISCC

The Legislative Tool Kit

Healthy School Meals for All Children

START HERE



This Video will highlight the importance of this campaign,, and will detail the various "TOOLS" in the Tool Kit.

Social Justice Legislative Campaign - Communications



This PDF of a PowerPoint will detail the various communication methods to employ, best practices to get noticed, and a sequence to build communications to your Representatives and Senators

Sample Letter



You can write your own, and personalize as you wish, but if you are not sure what to say or how to say it, we can help!


Sample Testimony



You can write your own, and personalize as you wish, but if you are not sure what to say or how to say it, we can help!


S2663



Read the entire Bill and note sponsors. We will be tracking these bills with alerts when testimony or hearings are scheduled


H7793



Read the entire Bill and note sponsors. We will be tracking these bills with alerts when testimony or hearings are scheduled