Education

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 2934: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Allows a different minimum salary schedule for Providence public school teachers and provides a process for the dismissal and demotion of teachers. The reconstitution and control of the Providence public schools would terminate on June 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes minimum salary schedule for teachers and provides termination process for school reconstitution, indicating support for educator compensation and school stability.85% confidence

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 3077: AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Specifies that pre-k programs for three (3) – and four (4) – years olds be added to programs to increase access to voluntary, free, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands pre-k programs for 3-4 year olds, indicating increased funding for education services and public programs75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands access to free pre-kindergarten programs for 3-4 year olds, directly enhancing early education access and quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Early Childhood K-12 Education School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2817: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX CREDITS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

Includes individuals as contributors. Increases annual credit cap by percentage amount of unused credits. Increases the tax credit rate percentage. Establishes scholarships of $750,000 to disadvantaged students and $250,000 to pre-K students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax credits and establishes scholarship funding for disadvantaged and pre-K students, advancing education funding and providing tax relief.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax credits for scholarship contributions and establishes scholarships for disadvantaged and pre-K students, expanding educational access and funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Early Childhood School Choice Student Financial Aid

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 8336: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Converts the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program Act into a continuing scholarship program at Rhode Island College, similar to the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship at the Community College of Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill converts scholarship pilot to continuing program, expanding educational access and funding for higher education at Rhode Island College90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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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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