Education

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 8326: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS

Provides that any schools days a public school is closed due to a declared state of emergency be deemed excused for purposes of compliance with minimum school days calendar requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects school days lost during emergencies, ensuring students aren't penalized for closures, maintaining educational access and continuity.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 2855: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Permits students diagnosed with asthma, a condition that may lead to bronchospasm or anaphylaxis, or both, to carry and self-administer asthma medication or auto-injectable or intranasal epinephrine, or both.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows students with asthma to carry and self-administer medication, enhancing student safety and educational access by reducing health barriers to learning.85% confidence

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 4, 2026

SB 2807: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill makes scholarship program permanent, expanding educational access and financial support for students90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 3106: 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 EducationBill expands definition of educational programs to include charter schools, parochial schools, and after-school programs, thereby broadening educational access and protections for children.85% confidence

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SR 3052: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH OF 2026 AS “ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS - YOUTH ART MONTH” IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates March 2026 as "Arts in the Schools - Youth Art Month" in Rhode Island to recognize the importance of arts education. The bill celebrates the contributions of arts educators, artists, and administrators while encouraging citizens to observe the month and support arts programs in schools. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. The resolution highlights how arts education benefits students by fostering skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and cultural competency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates March 2026 as 'Arts in the Schools - Youth Art Month' to recognize and encourage arts education, directly supporting educational programs and arts educators.95% confidence

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SR 3101: SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARCH 19, 2026, AS "RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates March 19, 2026, as "Rhode Island College Day" in the State of Rhode Island to honor the institution's contributions to the community. The bill recognizes Rhode Island College as the state's oldest public college and highlights its academic programs, athletic achievements, and recent investments in modernizing facilities for science and cybersecurity education. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the college president, Dr. Jack R. Warner, as a formal acknowledgment of the college's role in the state's education and economic development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors Rhode Island College, the state's oldest public college, recognizing its contributions and highlighting academic programs and facility investments in education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 8266: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EXPANDING PATHWAYS INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION

Creates a special legislative commission of 17 members whose purpose would be to study evaluate and make recommendations regarding educator preparation, licensure, certification and early-career support systems in the state.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to study and improve educator preparation, licensure, and early-career support systems, indicating intent to strengthen teaching profession.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8269: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION COMMISSION

This bill establishes a permanent annual funding allocation of $30,000 to the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. The money would come from the state treasury and is intended to support the commission's educational initiatives related to Holocaust and genocide awareness. The legislation applies to the state's budget process and requires the General Assembly to include this appropriation in each fiscal year's budget. The funding is designed to help the commission carry out its educational mission without specifying particular programs or activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes permanent annual funding of $30,000 from state treasury for Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission, directly supporting budget allocation for educational programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $30,000 annually to Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission, directly funding educational initiatives and awareness programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2782: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACT

Replaces the existing chapter on this subject by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams, develop removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn protocols, and develop a concussion brochure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes concussion oversight teams and safety protocols to protect student health, enhancing educational access and safety programs.90% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8248: 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 establishes prevailing wage and benefits oversight for charter school educators, protecting teacher compensation and benefits.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes prevailing wage and benefits oversight for charter school educators, protecting worker compensation standards and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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