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SB 2434 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT

Summary
Permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also established the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes education revitalization fund to provide funding for school choice program, increasing public education spending allocation.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPermits enrollment in any public school for failing school students and establishes a dedicated fund to expand educational access through school choice program funding.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Elaine Morgan
Elaine Morgan
RRepublican
RI
34
P
Photo of Gordon Rogers
Gordon Rogers
RRepublican
RI
21
P
Photo of Jessica de la Cruz
Jessica de la Cruz
RRepublican
RI
23
P
Photo of Thomas Paolino
Thomas Paolino
RRepublican
RI
17