Education

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2548: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief and increases special education funding, aligning with tax relief and public service investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides additional funds for special education student cost coverage, directly increasing educational funding for districts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Special Education

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2663: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Establishes a statewide "healthy school meals for all" universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school meal program, increasing student access to nutrition and supporting school meal funding as part of education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 2634: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Provides educators and administrators employed in a charter public school or mayoral academy with prevailing wage and benefits oversight and recourse if found in violation of the same.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates prevailing wage/benefits oversight for charter school educators, protecting their compensation and benefits, directly supporting educators in public schools.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevailing wage/benefits oversight for charter school educators, directly protecting compensation rights and providing recourse for violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8167: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL FUNDS AND PROPERTY

HB 8167 requires the Department of Education to create and implement regulations for "energy capable" school buildings. This bill directly affects public school districts and state-funded schools by mandating new building standards. The key provision is the development of specific regulations governing energy efficiency or capabilities in school construction and renovations. The bill focuses on establishing these regulatory requirements, without specifying exact energy targets or timelines. (3 sentences)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates energy efficiency regulations for school buildings, improving infrastructure as an indicator of support per bill focus on building standards for public schools.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates energy efficiency regulations for school buildings, advancing energy capability standards without fossil fuel opposition or restrictions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates energy efficiency regulations for school buildings, reducing energy consumption and supporting environmental protection through building standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 8130: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT

Allows municipalities participating in the state prekindergarten program to accept students from outside the municipality under certain conditions and establishes a lottery for enrollment in the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands pre-K access by allowing out-of-municipality enrollment via lottery, increasing program availability for more students.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7481: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and DOH to adopt policies, rules and regulations for the administration of seizure rescue medications for children who have been medically identified as having epilepsy/seizure disorder.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires health protocols for seizure medications in schools, directly protecting student safety and well-being in educational settings.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates policies for administering seizure rescue medications to students with epilepsy, improving access to healthcare services in schools for a specific medical condition.95% confidence

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7905: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -- QUALITY OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE THROUGH VOLUNTARY QUALITY RATING SYSTEM

HB 7905 establishes a voluntary quality rating system for early childhood education and school-age childcare programs operating in RIDE-certified school buildings. It sets specific quality standards that providers can meet to earn a rating, aiming to improve program quality through a structured, non-mandatory framework. The bill directly affects childcare providers in certified school settings by offering a pathway to recognition based on established criteria. This system encourages quality enhancements without imposing mandatory requirements on participating programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes voluntary quality standards for childcare in schools to improve program quality, directly enhancing early education access and quality within K-12 infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 7730: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Directs the department of elementary and secondary education to provide a two-year pilot program that coordinates a national cultural exchange program for students of this state.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a two-year pilot cultural exchange program for students, enhancing educational access and student programs per department directive.95% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 7903: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACT

HB 7903 requires schools to create individualized academic plans for students diagnosed with a concussion or other brain injury. This directly affects students recovering from such injuries and their school staff. The key provision mandates that schools develop and implement specific accommodations to support these students' academic needs during recovery. The bill focuses on ensuring students receive necessary educational support following a brain injury diagnosis.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates individualized academic plans for concussion recovery, directly enhancing student support programs and educational access for injured students.95% confidence

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