Education

passed · Rhode Island · House May 1, 2026

HB 7032: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT COMPUTER DEVICE PRIVACY

Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits schools from tracking student devices, protecting student privacy in educational settings, aligning with educational safety and access protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits schools from tracking student device location data, strengthening data privacy protections in educational technology use.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 7909: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT

Redefines dyslexia to mean a specific learning disability characterized by difficulties in word reading and/or spelling that involve accuracy, speed, or both and vary depending on the orthography.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedefines dyslexia to improve student identification and support, advancing literacy and dropout prevention in education policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 8093: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN

Expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 'educational program' definition to include charter/parochial schools and after-school programs, broadening access for abused/neglected children under child services law.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 7483: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE REPORTING AND EXPIRATION DATES OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ANTI-LITTERING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Extends the reporting and expiration dates of the commission to study an anti-littering education program for RI public elementary school students from February 2, 2026, to February 2, 2027, and would expire on April 2, 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends timeline for commission studying anti-littering education program for RI elementary students, enabling development of educational initiative focused on student behavior and environmental awareness.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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