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HB 7117 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

Summary
Directs the council on elementary and secondary education to develop recommendations for a high school curriculum to prepare students for successful postsecondary education and careers in computer science.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects development of high school computer science curriculum to prepare students for postsecondary education and careers, advancing educational curriculum standards.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyDirects development of computer science curriculum to prepare students for tech careers, advancing workforce readiness in technology.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Cherie Cruz
Cherie Cruz
DDemocratic
RI
58
P
Photo of John Lombardi
John Lombardi
DDemocratic
RI
8
P
Photo of Raymond Hull
Raymond Hull
DDemocratic
RI
6