Education

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 8266: HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY EXPANDING PATHWAYS INTO THE TEACHING PROFESSION

Creates a special legislative commission of 17 members whose purpose would be to study evaluate and make recommendations regarding educator preparation, licensure, certification and early-career support systems in the state.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates commission to study and improve educator preparation, licensure, and early-career support systems, indicating intent to strengthen teaching profession.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 8269: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE EDUCATION COMMISSION

This bill establishes a permanent annual funding allocation of $30,000 to the Rhode Island Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission. The money would come from the state treasury and is intended to support the commission's educational initiatives related to Holocaust and genocide awareness. The legislation applies to the state's budget process and requires the General Assembly to include this appropriation in each fiscal year's budget. The funding is designed to help the commission carry out its educational mission without specifying particular programs or activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes permanent annual funding of $30,000 from state treasury for Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission, directly supporting budget allocation for educational programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $30,000 annually to Holocaust and Genocide Education Commission, directly funding educational initiatives and awareness programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 2782: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS CONCUSSION ACT

Replaces the existing chapter on this subject by requiring school districts to organize concussion oversight teams, develop removal-from-play, return-to-play, and return-to-learn protocols, and develop a concussion brochure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes concussion oversight teams and safety protocols to protect student health, enhancing educational access and safety programs.90% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 8248: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Provides educators and administrators employed in a charter public school or mayoral academy with prevailing wage and benefits oversight and recourse if found in violation of the same.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes prevailing wage and benefits oversight for charter school educators, protecting teacher compensation and benefits.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes prevailing wage and benefits oversight for charter school educators, protecting worker compensation standards and benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 22, 2026

SB 3064: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Establishes the framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island and provides an initial appropriation of five million dollars ($5,000,000) as the first phase of a multi-year investment for the development of a medical school.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides $5M appropriation for medical school development, directly funding a public service and expanding educational infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $5M to establish a medical school at University of Rhode Island, expanding higher education access and infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes medical school and provides $5M initial funding to expand healthcare workforce and services90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SR 2789: JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE TEACHER HEALTHCARE PLAN

Creates an 11-member commission to study and make recommendations on a statewide teacher healthcare plan, and would report quarterly as of September 1, 2026, and submit a final report by September 1, 2027, and expires on December 31, 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan, directly supporting educators by addressing their health benefits and well-being.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan, indicating intent to expand health coverage for educators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan, which would expand worker benefits and improve healthcare access for teachers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · Rhode Island · House Mar 12, 2026

HR 8290: HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING PROVIDENCE PROMISE FOR ITS OUTSTANDING WORK EXPANDING COLLEGE SAVINGS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN PROVIDENCE

This bill is a House resolution that recognizes and commends Providence Promise, a nonprofit organization in Rhode Island, for its work helping families save for college. The resolution highlights the organization's key activities, which include opening 529 college savings accounts for students, providing $100 seed deposits, and offering incentives for educational achievements. It also notes the group's efforts in financial literacy education, college readiness programs, and family engagement services aimed at supporting underserved communities. The resolution expresses appreciation for the organization's leadership and staff, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Providence Promise.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commends organization expanding college savings and educational opportunity, indicating support for educational access and financial literacy programs85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3010: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

This bill requires schools to report the names and reasons for termination of non-teacher employees who are fired for misconduct to the state Department of Education. The department would maintain a confidential list accessible only to hiring authorities for other schools, helping them avoid hiring individuals with documented termination records. The law excludes contract nonrenewals and terminations due to budget cuts or reorganization from this reporting requirement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances student safety by requiring schools to report misconduct terminations, protecting educational environment and preventing hiring of problematic staff.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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died · Rhode Island · House Jun 7, 2026

HB 8351: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes revised funding formula for public education, indicating increased state investment in education services and fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes revised funding formula for all public education levels, indicating intent to strengthen and fund education system.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · House May 19, 2026

HB 8270: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Revises the calculation for the student success factor in the education-aid formula by adding an additional multiplier for twenty-five percent (25%) for each resident child who is identified as a multilingual learner.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adds funding multiplier for multilingual learners, expanding educational access and supporting equity in education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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