R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.1-22

The department of environmental management is hereby authorized and directed to develop and implement an ice safety program for elementary school students to instruct those students in ice safety issues. The department shall establish a program for ice safety instructors who shall conduct ice safety programs at elementary schools in the state during the months of October, November, and December. The department shall develop program content and instructional material to administer the program.