Requires coverage for residential/inpatient mental health services for detox/stabilization/substance abuse disorders without preauthorization or be subject to concurrent review during the first 28 days.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends teacher certifications for three or five years without fees or penalties for educators who were already certified as of July 1, 2024. It also waives application and exam fees for new teacher certifications during the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Additionally, the law allows teachers with at least three years of experience to earn additional certifications by taking exams or completing coursework, and it directs the state education department to create more flexible pathways for obtaining teacher and administrator credentials.
Relieves East Providence from providing any educational/financial resources to children in the CRAFT program or other Bradley Hospital programs. Requires the school district of origin where the student was last registered to bear this responsibility.
Effective July 1, 2024, entitles environmental police officers to the benefits provided by chapter 45-21.2 entitled "Optional retirement for members of police force and firefighters."
Allows a modification to federal adjusted gross income of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) of social security income for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
Creates the Rhode Island baby bond trust to provide investment funds to children born to families with public health insurance or no insurance living in Rhode Island.
Maddy summaryThis joint resolution asks the state's Children's Cabinet to hold a meeting by September 2024 to review progress on improving coordination among agencies responsible for early childhood programs. The bill responds to a 2023 report that recommended enhancements such as better data systems, unified budget reporting, and a "no wrong door" approach for enrolling families in services. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant government groups and boards to ensure these coordination efforts are tracked and implemented.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally expresses the state's condolences for the passing of George A. Donovan, a lifelong resident of East Providence. The bill honors his distinguished service as a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, a dedicated public school teacher, and a volunteer photographer who contributed to local civic and emergency organizations. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Donovan's surviving children as a gesture of respect.
2) MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE ACT (Mandates 20 students per classroom for kindergarten through second grade. Exceptions for emergencies and temporary situations, not to exceed 3 days and mid-year enrollments.
Allows for the holder of a manufacturer's license to be able to sell one one-sixth (1/6) barrel key of malt beverage, produced on the premises, per day.
