HB 7895 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SAFE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 2026

HB 7895 proposes the Safe School Technology Act of 2026, which would establish new regulations for technology use in schools. The bill directly affects school districts, educational institutions, and technology vendors by setting standards for implementing surveillance and monitoring systems in educational settings. Key provisions would likely include guidelines for data privacy, requirements for parental notification, and standards for how student information is collected and stored through school technology systems. This legislation aims to create a framework for balancing safety concerns with privacy rights in the digital school environment.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Apr 2, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 2, 2026
Committee
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
03/16/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/17/2026)
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Introduced
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education
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