Education (School Safety)

died · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3289: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ACCESS FOR CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Requires public schools to give congressionally chartered youth organizations limited access for recruitment and brief student presentations with parent notice, while preserving school safety and discretion.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing youth organizations limited recruitment and presentation access in public schools.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2957: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- THREATS AND EXTORTION

Adds school superintendents, central office officials, school principals, and all other school employees, to the definition of a “public official” for purposes of the criminal prohibition against making threats to public officials.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands protection against threats to public officials by including school staff, strengthening criminal justice safeguards for educators.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects school employees from threats, enhancing safety for educators and students in K-12 schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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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 · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2819: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

This bill amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to remove a funding requirement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. It establishes specific funding categories for special education costs, career and technical education programs, pre-kindergarten access, and transportation expenses for students attending out-of-district non-public schools or within regional school districts. The legislation also creates stabilization funds for Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center to address local capacity concerns and high school operating costs, while providing temporary bonuses to regionalized school districts. Additionally, it defines and provides state support for school resource officers who complete specialized training in school policing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes specific funding categories for special education, CTE, pre-K, and transportation, creating stabilization funds for school districts, indicating increased funding for education services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes specific funding categories for special education, CTE, pre-K, and transportation, creating stabilization funds for districts, indicating clear intent to strengthen education funding and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax K-12 Education School Safety Special Education

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7897: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires all schools and educational institutions to develop and implement a school safety plan that would provide for immediate access to school facilities by first responders in an emergency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school safety plans for first responder access, protecting student safety within educational settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7526: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY

Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes classroom safety provisions and protections for students/teachers, directly advancing educational safety standards per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2524: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY

Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes classroom safety protections for students and teachers, directly advancing educational safety standards without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Teachers

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 19, 2026

HB 7731: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Strengthens school security measures, including the establishment of a RI school emergency response committee to develop additional recommendations for school security measures and requiring an annual school safety assessment by all school districts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens school security through mandated safety assessments and emergency committees, directly protecting students in educational settings per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Testing & Assessment

died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7729: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

HB 7729 prohibits the unlawful use of designated seclusion rooms in Rhode Island public pre-K, elementary, and secondary schools, meaning students cannot be left alone in isolated rooms without freedom to leave. The bill specifically excludes physical prompts, restraints, and time-outs from this prohibition. School staff must follow positive behavioral interventions instead, and the education commissioner must handle complaints about violations through investigations and published procedures. This law directly affects all public school students, staff, and administrators in Rhode Island’s K-12 system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits unsafe seclusion practices in schools, mandating positive behavioral interventions to protect student safety and well-being in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Safety Student Health

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 7898: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS

Requires the installation and use of a weapons detection system at every public entrance to any school building, gymnasium, school event facility, sporting event site and any site where a school hosts or participates in an event even if off campus.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires weapons detection systems at all school entrances to protect student safety, aligning with protective measures in education policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Safety

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