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HR 7011 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITORY ORAL PROGRAM

This bill appropriates $1,167,100 to the Rhode Island Auditory Oral Program for fiscal year 2026-2027. The program, based in the Foster School Department, provides specialized auditory-oral instruction using hearing technology to support children with hearing loss, helping them achieve academic success and social inclusion. The funds will directly support this educational service for affected children and their families.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.17M for educational program supporting children with hearing loss, increasing public service funding under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $1.167M for K-12 auditory-oral program supporting students with hearing loss, directly enhancing educational access and academic success through specialized services.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 7, 2026
Introduced
01/07/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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P
Photo of Arthur Handy
Arthur Handy
DDemocratic
RI
18
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Photo of Dick Fascia
Dick Fascia
RRepublican
RI
42
P
Photo of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
DDemocratic
RI
19