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Sponsor: |
Sen. Meghan Kallman (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Sam Bell (D); Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D); Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. John Burke (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/18/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that each child under the supervision of the department of children, youth and families be provided a team of educational advocates to ensure the child’s educational planning, progress and success. |
Complete History: |
01/18/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D) |
Companion: |
HB5166 - Rep. Carson (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Sam Bell (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Mark McKenney (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Victoria Gu (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the RI ombud for special education who ensures school districts throughout the state meet the minimum standards required to comply with the individualized education programs for students with disabilities. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05/17/2023 Committee recommends passage
05/19/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/23/2023)
05/23/2023 Senate read and passed
05/24/2023 Referred to House Education
|
Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides that the permanent foundation educational aid program would provide state funding for school-based mental health services pursuant to specified conditions. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Roger A. Picard (D) |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires the department of elementary and secondary education and the DCYF to each pay 50% of the out-of-district transportation costs for children allowed to remain in the school where the child is enrolled at the time of placement. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/26/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/31/2023)
05/26/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/30/2023 Meeting postponed (05/31/2023)
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. John Burke (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Adds to the determination of the need to support high-need students a separate and independent qualifying factor of whether the student is an English language learner as defined by the department of education's regulations. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
4
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Companion: |
HB5141 - Rep. Caldwell (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. John Burke (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires free lunches to be provided for all elementary and secondary students attending public schools, to the extent state and federal funds are available. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/10/2023)
05/10/2023 Committee recommends passage
05/11/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/16/2023)
05/16/2023 Senate read and passed
05/17/2023 Referred to House Finance
|
Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Companion: |
HB5389 - Rep. Felix (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. John Burke (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides local education agencies (LEAs) hiring site-based specialists for reading and math to receive state reimbursement based on enrollment and specific guidelines. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
3
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D) |
Companion: |
HB6007 - Rep. Tanzi (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires free breakfast and lunches to be provided for all elementary and secondary students attending public schools. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/10/2023)
05/10/2023 Committee recommends passage
05/11/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/16/2023)
05/16/2023 Senate read and passed
05/17/2023 Referred to House Finance
|
Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Roger A. Picard (D) |
Companion: |
HJR5771 - Rep. Messier (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education that is adequate, equitable and meaningful and provides judicial enforcement of this provision. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommends passage
03/10/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/14/2023)
03/10/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/16/2023)
03/16/2023 Senate read and passed
05/24/2023 Referred to House State Government & Elections
|
Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D) |
Companion: |
HB5099 - Rep. McNamara (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Rhode Island hope scholarship pilot program to provide two-year scholarships to junior and seniors at Rhode Island college. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
04/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Roger A. Picard (D) |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the method for the calculation of the permanent foundation education aid to school districts, and makes an adjustment based upon students residing in qualified low-income housing. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D) |
Companion: |
HB5085 - Rep. Craven (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
2) MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE ACT (Mandates 20 students per classroom for kindergarten through second grade. Exceptions for emergencies and temporary situations, not to exceed 3 days and mid-year enrollments. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommends passage
03/10/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/14/2023)
03/10/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/16/2023)
03/16/2023 Senate read and passed
03/17/2023 Referred to House Education
|
Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates the Apprenticeship Pathways to Earning a Bachelor’s Degree Act, to enable an individual to earn a bachelor’s degree at public higher education institutions throughout the state by earning credits through apprenticeships. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommends passage
04/25/2023 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Senate read and passed
04/28/2023 Referred to House Education
|
Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Elaine Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Enables parents to review public school learning materials/object if the parent decides that the material is harmful. Also a parent may withdraw their student from the activity or class where the material is used and request an alternative assignment. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
|
Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Alana DiMario (D) |
Companion: |
HB5772 - Rep. Kislak (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires parental consent prior to conducting an initial evaluation or making an initial placement of a student in a special education program, as well as prior to changes being made to any IEP services or placement. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
3
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Meghan Kallman (D) |
Companion: |
HB5458 - Rep. Casimiro (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Mark McKenney (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. John Burke (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Sam Bell (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that each child under the supervision of DCYF be provided a team of educational advocates which would be required to attend meetings on a regular basis to ensure the child’s educational planning, progress and success |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R); Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides protections for students and parents against discrimination on the basis of a religious viewpoint or religious expression in schools. Allows students to pray or engage in religious activities before, during or after school. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
|
Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R) |
Companion: |
HB5498 - Rep. Place (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Thomas Paolino (R); Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D); Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D); Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
|
Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Ana Quezada (D) |
Companion: |
HB5422 - Rep. Diaz (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Sam Bell (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D) |
Companion: |
HB5740 - Rep. Giraldo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Assigns additional duties to the commissioner of on postsecondary education, including preparing strategic plan for public higher education provides for equitable distribution of public funds and adopts an outcomes based model. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/26/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/31/2023)
05/31/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a group to develop a tuition formula for schools sending students to technical programs. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
|
Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Alana DiMario (D) |
Companion: |
HB5521 - Rep. Shallcross Smith (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Roger A. Picard (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Victoria Gu (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Rhode Island student loan repayment program wherein eligible individuals may apply to have their student loans, or a portion thereof, paid by the state directly to the individual’s lending agency. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/18/2023)
05/18/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
3
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Expand the Wavemaker Fellowship Program to include public school teachers. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
04/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Roger A. Picard (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Removes funding requirement from department of elementary and secondary education. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Roger A. Picard (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
|
Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D) |
Companion: |
HB6112 - Rep. Casey (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Roger A. Picard (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Expands the Rhode Island promise scholarship program to include students at Rhode Island college as well as students with medical, personal leave, military obligations or disabilities. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
04/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Victoria Gu (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides for increases in the amount of foundation level school support that a community would receive, based upon a community’s ability to meet and surpass its minimum low- and moderate-income housing requirements. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D) |
Companion: |
HB5396 - Rep. Kazarian (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides for an appropriation by the general assembly in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the various school districts and municipalities to employ additional social workers. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2023)
05/09/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R) |
Companion: |
HJR5817 - Rep. Rea (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Thomas Paolino (R); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to each public school in Rhode Island for school safety and security improvements. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/25/2023)
05/25/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Thomas Paolino (R); Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/16/2023)
05/16/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R) |
Companion: |
HB5637 - Rep. Chippendale (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Elaine Morgan (R); Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a new educational program that allows students to enroll public and private schools of their choice. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/16/2023)
05/16/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
|
Sponsor: |
Sen. Tiara Mack (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Victoria Gu (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires feminine hygiene products be provided in all universities and colleges at no cost to students. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D) |
Companion: |
HB5791 - Rep. Giraldo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Expands the promise scholarship program to allow a student who is eligible to receive funds under the Rhode Island promise scholarship to use the same funds at most public or private institutions of postsecondary education in Rhode Island. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
04/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R) |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Categorizes women by their biological identity at birth rather than their gender identity for purpose of organized sports. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R) |
Companion: |
HB5688 - Rep. Morgan (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R); Sen. Thomas Paolino (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D); Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D); Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/16/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides for a parents' bill of rights related to the health, education and welfare of their minor children. |
Complete History: |
02/16/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D) |
Companion: |
HB5792 - Rep. Cortvriend (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Matthew LaMountain (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the computation of school housing-aid for school housing projects and would provide that construction of certain projects commence in June, 2024, rather than December, 2023 in order to align such projects with the fiscal year. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D) |
Companion: |
HB6111 - Rep. Cortvriend (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Walter S. Felag, Jr. (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that all projects seeking school housing aid shall complete an independent, objective, reasoned study on all projects over ten million dollars ($10,000,000). |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D) |
Companion: |
HB6346 - Rep. Alzate (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Dominick J. Ruggerio (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the student success factor calculation of the state share ratio for foundation aid by accounting for English language in determining the state's share of foundation aid eligibility for each school district. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/07/2023)
03/07/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/09/2023 Scheduled for consideration (05/11/2023)
05/10/2023 Proposed Substitute
05/11/2023 Committee recommended indefinite postponement
05/11/2023 Committee recommended Substitute A be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Samuel Zurier (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Sam Bell (D); Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the provisions governing intervention and support for the Providence public school district. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
04/28/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/03/2023)
05/03/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D) |
Companion: |
HB5547 - Rep. Morales (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Mark McKenney (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires the student advisory council to meet at least quarterly, provides the chairperson with equal voting powers as members on the council, and provides that a student under eighteen (18) years is exempt from the senate advise and consent process. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Ana Quezada (D) |
Companion: |
HB5669 - Rep. Casimiro (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Linda Ujifusa (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. David Tikoian (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a "504" plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP). |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Robert Britto (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. David Tikoian (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Sandra Cano (D); Sen. Mark McKenney (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Directs the council on elementary and secondary education to provide professional support/assistance to LEAs regarding effective ways to use data such as the LEA’s budget and demographics, school culture, and assessments to improve student performance. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D) |
Companion: |
HB5794 - Rep. Giraldo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Roger A. Picard (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Extends teacher certifications without fee or penalty for three (3) years for teachers who hold certifications as of July 1, 2023. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Alana DiMario (D) |
Companion: |
HB5636 - Rep. Cortvriend (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Act. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R) |
Companion: |
HB5638 - Rep. Chippendale (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Elaine Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes language academies for non-English proficient students and also establishes the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the language academies. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/26/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/31/2023)
05/31/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R) |
Companion: |
HB5858 - Rep. Chippendale (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Elaine Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Failing School Choice Act and permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also establishes the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R) |
Companion: |
HB5774 - Rep. Chippendale (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Elaine Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Failing School Choice Act, to permit students at failing schools to enroll in any public school. It also establishes the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Frank Lombardo, III (D); Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D); Sen. Frank A. Ciccone, III (D); Sen. Victoria Gu (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a flat rate for certified and non-certified substitute teaching personnel statewide, at $250 and $300, respectively, and proposes using American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover the difference between the per diem rate by each school district. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jessica de la Cruz (R) |
Companion: |
HB5795 - Rep. Rea (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Gordon Rogers (R); Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); Sen. Elaine Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires general treasurer upon request from RIDE to establish education savings account to assist remote-learning students with educational support exempt from state income tax. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/16/2023)
05/16/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D) |
Companion: |
HB6170 - Rep. Giraldo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Meghan Kallman (D); Sen. Roger A. Picard (D); Sen. Bridget Valverde (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
04/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Companion: |
HB5777 - Rep. Felix (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Samuel Zurier (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. John Burke (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a new chapter for the support and access to bilingual education. It creates a dual language program fund to be administered by the department of education. Local education agencies would be eligible to apply to the department for funding. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2023)
05/09/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Companion: |
HB6023 - Rep. Morales (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Tiara Mack (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D); Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. John Burke (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/7/2023 |
Summary: |
Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a program to expand the issuance of teaching certificates to bilingual dual language and world language teachers in urban and urban ring schools. |
Complete History: |
03/07/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/05/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/09/2023)
05/09/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
3
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D) |
Companion: |
HB5458 - Rep. Casimiro (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Joshua Miller (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/23/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that each child under the supervision of DCYF be provided a team of educational advocates which would be required to attend meetings on a regular basis to ensure the child’s educational planning, progress and success. |
Complete History: |
03/23/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Education
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/17/2023)
05/17/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Companion: |
HB5520 - Rep. Casimiro (D) |
Intro Date: |
3/30/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool/school vacation/summer learning/workforce development programs for students grades K-12, requires annual report to general assembly and the governor on status/progress of the program. |
Complete History: |
03/30/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
05/12/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/16/2023)
05/16/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Companion: |
HB5010-aa - Rep. McNamara (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Victoria Gu (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/30/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that services provided by school social workers and certified school psychologists be included as health care related services eligible for federal Medicaid reimbursement. |
Complete History: |
03/30/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/18/2023)
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/17/2023 Meeting postponed (04/20/2023)
04/17/2023 Meeting postponed (04/18/2023)
04/20/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/20/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Elaine Morgan (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Anthony DeLuca (R); |
Intro Date: |
5/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires all public and charter schools notify the parents of any of their students makes disclosures about their gender identity or expression of their desire to take actions inconsistent, with their biological sex at birth. |
Complete History: |
05/01/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
3
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Sponsor: |
Sen. Sandra Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Sen. Hanna M. Gallo (D); Sen. Pamela Lauria (D); Sen. John Burke (D); Sen. Ana Quezada (D); Sen. Valerie Lawson (D); Sen. Alana DiMario (D); Sen. Melissa Murray (D); Sen. Dawn Euer (D); Sen. Joshua Miller (D); |
Intro Date: |
5/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool/school vacation/summer learning/workforce development programs for students grades PK-12, requires annual report to general assembly and the governor on status/progress of the program. |
Complete History: |
05/15/2023 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D) |
Companion: |
SB869 - Sen. Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R); Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/6/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that services provided by school social workers and certified school psychologists be included as health care related services eligible for federal Medicaid reimbursement. |
Complete History: |
01/06/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
02/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
02/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/15/2023)
02/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
03/17/2023 Scheduled for consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommends passage
03/31/2023 Placed on House Calendar
03/31/2023 Placed on House Calendar (04/04/2023)
03/31/2023 Placed on House Calendar (04/18/2023)
04/18/2023 House passed as amended (floor amendment)
05/15/2023 Referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/12/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires school committees to provide transportation for any student who resides two (2) or more miles from school. |
Complete History: |
01/12/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/12/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires the department of education to develop and make available for use in all schools a mental health curriculum. School districts would be required to provide four (4) hours of mental health instruction to seventh grade students. |
Complete History: |
01/12/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/08/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D) |
Companion: |
SB177 - Sen. Gallo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Matthew Dawson (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/12/2023 |
Summary: |
2) MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE ACT (Mandates 20 students per classroom for kindergarten through second grade. Exceptions for emergencies and temporary situations, not to exceed 3 days and mid-year enrollments. |
Complete History: |
01/12/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
02/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
02/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/15/2023)
02/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D) |
Companion: |
SB77 - Sen. Pearson (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Grace Diaz (D); Rep. Nathan Biah (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Michelle McGaw (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/12/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Rhode Island hope scholarship pilot program to provide two-year scholarships to junior and seniors at Rhode Island college. |
Complete History: |
01/12/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
3
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D) |
Companion: |
SB68 - Sen. Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Lauren Carson (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. June Speakman (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D); Rep. Nathan Biah (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/18/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires free lunches to be provided for all elementary and secondary students attending public schools, to the extent state and federal funds are available. |
Complete History: |
01/18/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
02/16/2023 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
|
Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Lauren Carson (D) |
Companion: |
SB63 - Sen. Murray (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D); Rep. Grace Diaz (D); Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D); Rep. David Bennett (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Michelle McGaw (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); |
Intro Date: |
1/19/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the RI ombud for special education who ensures school districts throughout the state meet the minimum standards required to comply with the individualized education programs for children with disabilities. |
Complete History: |
01/19/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/08/2023)
03/03/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/03/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/08/2023)
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. David Place (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. George Nardone (R); Rep. Brian Rea (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides a scholarship allowing a student in the care and custody of DCYF to attend RIC without the payment of tuition and room and board as long as they meet the eligibility requirements of the program and the admission criteria of Rhode Island College. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. William W. O'Brien (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Jon Brien (I); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); Rep. Matthew Dawson (D); Rep. Scott Slater (D); Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D); Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D); Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D); Rep. Evan Shanley (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the term "extraordinary costs" for the purposes of excess costs associated with special education students. The new definition of extraordinary costs would be educational costs that are over 3 times the average statewide special education cost. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Nathan Biah (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a 15 member commission to examine and make recommendations to combat the rising threat of targeted violence against faith communities, and report back to the House by February 7, 2024, and expire on May 7, 2024. |
Complete History: |
02/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
02/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023)
03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Leonela Felix (D) |
Companion: |
SB69 - Sen. Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Jose Batista (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides local education agencies (LEAs) hiring site-based specialists for reading and math to receive state reimbursement based on enrollment and specific guidelines. |
Complete History: |
02/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D) |
Companion: |
SB258 - Sen. Sosnowski (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D); Rep. William W. O'Brien (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides for an appropriation by the general assembly in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) to the various school districts and municipalities to employ additional social workers. |
Complete History: |
02/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Karen Alzate (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Nathan Biah (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. Grace Diaz (D); Rep. Marvin Abney (D); Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/8/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a committee to generate a written report of concrete proposals to attract diverse and traditionally under represented teachers to work in Rhode Island public schools. |
Complete History: |
02/08/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
02/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/01/2023)
03/01/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
05/12/2023 Scheduled for consideration (05/18/2023)
05/18/2023 Committee recommends passage
05/26/2023 Placed on House Calendar
05/26/2023 Placed on House Calendar (05/30/2023)
05/30/2023 House read and passed
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Progress: |
5/12 - 1st Chamber Read and Passed |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Grace Diaz (D) |
Companion: |
SB189 - Sen. Quezada (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. John G. Edwards (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. Scott Slater (D); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/8/2023 |
Summary: |
Authorizes schools to issue an out-of-school suspension for students in grades six (6) and above, if they are found to be a threat to the physical safety or health of students, teachers, and administrators. |
Complete History: |
02/08/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023)
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/14/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/15/2023)
04/07/2023 Withdrawn at sponsor's request
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing |
3
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D) |
Companion: |
SB768 - Sen. DiPalma (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Charlene Lima (D); Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Grace Diaz (D); Rep. Michael Chippendale (R); Rep. Sherry Roberts (R); |
Intro Date: |
2/8/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that each child under the supervision of DCYF be provided a team of educational advocates which would be required to attend meetings on a regular basis to ensure the child’s educational planning, progress and success. |
Complete History: |
02/08/2023 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
02/15/2023 Committee transferred to House Health & Human Services
03/31/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023)
04/04/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. William W. O'Brien (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Matthew Dawson (D); Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D); Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D); Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D); Rep. Gregory Costantino (D); Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D); Rep. David Bennett (D); Rep. John G. Edwards (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/10/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates the anti-bullying bill of rights act which would strengthen protection for students in schools who are victims of bullying. |
Complete History: |
02/10/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023)
03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D) |
Companion: |
SB861 - Sen. Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D); Rep. Deborah J. Fellela (D); Rep. Mary Messier (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/10/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool/school vacation/summer learning/workforce development programs for students grades K-12, requires annual report to general assembly and the governor on status/progress of the program. |
Complete History: |
02/10/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/28/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/03/2023)
05/03/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D) |
Companion: |
SB224 - Sen. DiMario (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Mia Ackerman (D); Rep. Jon Brien (I); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Edward Cardillo (D); Rep. Ramon Perez (D); Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/10/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Rhode Island student loan repayment program wherein eligible individuals may apply to have their student loans, or a portion thereof, paid by the state directly to the individual’s lending agency. |
Complete History: |
02/10/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Susan Donovan (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the provisions of law relative to eligibility for attendance for kindergarten students. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
02/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/01/2023)
03/01/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
03/17/2023 Scheduled for consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommends passage
03/31/2023 Placed on House Calendar (04/06/2023)
04/06/2023 House read and passed
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Progress: |
5/12 - 1st Chamber Read and Passed |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. David Morales (D) |
Companion: |
SB484 - Sen. Lawson (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires the student advisory council to meet at least quarterly, and exempts the student chairperson from senate advice and consent requirements. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023)
03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. David Morales (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Robert Phillips (D); Rep. Mary Messier (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Expands the services for special needs students by reducing the educational costs from costs that exceeds the state-approved threshold based on an amount five (5) times the core foundation amount to two (2) times the core foundation amount. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Nathan Biah (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Edward Cardillo (D); Rep. Ramon Perez (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Charlene Lima (D); Rep. Robert Phillips (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a new categorical funding category for school security. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
3
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D) |
Companion: |
SB780 - Sen. DiPalma (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Grace Diaz (D); Rep. Sherry Roberts (R); Rep. Michael Chippendale (R); Rep. David Morales (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Improves educational attainment related outcomes for current former foster youth at the post-secondary level from 14 yrs. to 21 years up to 26 years of age under certain circumstances from funds appropriated by the general assembly. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Michael Chippendale (R) |
Companion: |
SB491 - Sen. de la Cruz (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R); Rep. George Nardone (R); Rep. Sherry Roberts (R); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Jon Brien (I); Rep. David Place (R); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes language academies for non-English proficient students and also establishes the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the language academies. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
4
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Jason Knight (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. June Speakman (D); Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/15/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes new programs for free breakfast and lunch meals in all public schools. |
Complete History: |
02/15/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/22/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/26/2023)
04/28/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/02/2023)
05/02/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D) |
Companion: |
SB489 - Sen. DiMario (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Lauren Carson (D); Rep. Matthew Dawson (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Arthur Handy (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. William W. O'Brien (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/17/2023 |
Summary: |
Would require public school districts to take certain actions to promote notice and disseminate information regarding the district’s special education local advisory committee. |
Complete History: |
02/17/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
04/14/2023 Scheduled for consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommends passage
04/21/2023 Placed on House Calendar (04/27/2023)
04/27/2023 House read and passed
05/15/2023 Referred to Senate Education
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Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D) |
Companion: |
SB485 - Sen. Quezada (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Charlene Lima (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Jose Batista (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D); Rep. Mary Messier (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/17/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a "504" plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP). |
Complete History: |
02/17/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023)
03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R) |
Companion: |
SB414 - Sen. Morgan (R) |
Intro Date: |
2/17/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides for a parents' bill of rights related to the health, education and welfare of their minor children. |
Complete History: |
02/17/2023 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
02/22/2023 Committee transferred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/29/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R) |
Intro Date: |
2/21/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that schools develop a program for in-school suspension that sets aside and equips a specialized learning areas in each school. |
Complete History: |
02/21/2023 Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
02/21/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/29/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R) |
Intro Date: |
2/21/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires that both curriculum and teaching practices in Rhode Island schools protect and respect the civil rights of all members of the school community. |
Complete History: |
02/21/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/29/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D) |
Companion: |
SB191 - Sen. Acosta (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/21/2023 |
Summary: |
Assigns additional duties to the commissioner of on postsecondary education, including preparing strategic plan for public higher education provides for equitable distribution of public funds and adopts an outcomes based model. |
Complete History: |
02/21/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/10/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/15/2023)
03/15/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D) |
Intro Date: |
2/21/2023 |
Summary: |
Incorporates the department of elementary and secondary education’s SurveyWorks school climate indicators for evaluating the performance of LEAs and individual public schools. |
Complete History: |
02/21/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
04/14/2023 Scheduled for consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommends passage
04/28/2023 Placed on House Calendar (05/02/2023)
05/02/2023 House read and passed
|
Progress: |
5/12 - 1st Chamber Read and Passed |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Mary Messier (D) |
Companion: |
SJR72 - Sen. Picard (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R); Rep. Jason Knight (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Edith H. Ajello (D); Rep. June Speakman (D); Rep. Nathan Biah (D); Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/21/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the constitution to guarantee Rhode Island residents with equal opportunity to receive an education that is adequate, equitable and meaningful and provides judicial enforcement of this provision. |
Complete History: |
02/21/2023 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
02/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/01/2023)
02/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
02/24/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/01/2023)
02/27/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/01/2023)
03/31/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2023)
04/05/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D) |
Companion: |
SB180 - Sen. DiMario (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/22/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires parental consent prior to conducting an initial evaluation or making an initial placement of a student in a special education program, as well as prior to changes being made to any IEP services or placement. |
Complete History: |
02/22/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Leonela Felix (D) |
Companion: |
SB549 - Sen. Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Jose Batista (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/22/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a new chapter for the support and access to bilingual education. It creates a dual language program fund to be administered by the department of education. Local education agencies would be eligible to apply to the department for funding. |
Complete History: |
02/22/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
2
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. John Joseph Lombardi (D); Rep. Lauren Carson (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/22/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires the department of education and the DCYF to develop a procedure to ensure that the municipalities where group homes or other residential facilities are located are reimbursed for the educational expenses above the cost allocated. |
Complete History: |
02/22/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/27/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/27/2023)
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D) |
Companion: |
SB274 - Sen. Acosta (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: |
2/22/2023 |
Summary: |
Expands the promise scholarship program to allow a student who is eligible to receive funds under the Rhode Island promise scholarship to use the same funds at most public or private institutions of postsecondary education in Rhode Island. |
Complete History: |
02/22/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Brian Rea (D) |
Companion: |
SJR260 - Sen. Rogers (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Michael Chippendale (R); Rep. David Place (R); Rep. George Nardone (R); Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R); Rep. Sherry Roberts (R); Rep. Robert Phillips (D); Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Alex Finkelman (D); Rep. Patricia Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
2/22/2023 |
Summary: |
This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to each public school in Rhode Island for school safety and security improvements. |
Complete History: |
02/22/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/28/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/02/2023)
05/02/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
|
Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Michael Chippendale (R) |
Companion: |
SB493 - Sen. de la Cruz (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Brian Rea (D); Rep. George Nardone (R); Rep. David Place (R); Rep. Jon Brien (I); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Failing School Choice Act and permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also establishes the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/29/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Patricia Morgan (R) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro (D); Rep. Charlene Lima (D); Rep. Gregory Costantino (D); Rep. George Nardone (R); Rep. Brian Rea (D); Rep. Robert Quattrocchi (R); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Prevents the state or any governmental entity from infringing on the fundamental rights of parents in the upbringing of their children. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/29/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Robert Phillips (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Edward Cardillo (D); Rep. Raymond Hull (D); Rep. Jon Brien (I); Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides that school forms pertaining to vaccination requirements include information about religious and medical exemptions. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
03/31/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023)
04/04/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Charlene Lima (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R); Rep. Edward Cardillo (D); Rep. David Place (R); Rep. Patricia Morgan (R); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Mandates the department of health, in conjunction with the department of education, to conduct a cost-benefit analysis before a mandate relating to the health and safety of children in schools would be issued. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
03/31/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2023)
04/04/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Mia Ackerman (D) |
Companion: |
SB638 - Sen. DiMario (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Katherine S Kazarian (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith (D); Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. John G. Edwards (D); Rep. David Morales (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Allows citizens of a city or town who are at least sixteen (16) years of age to register to vote and to vote in school committee elections in municipalities where school committees are elected entities. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
03/31/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/05/2023)
03/31/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/31/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/05/2023)
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/18/2023)
04/18/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D) |
Companion: |
SB71 - Sen. Acosta (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Kathleen Fogarty (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires all public schools to make reimbursable breakfasts and lunches available to all students under the rules and regulations of the USDA and the RI department of education. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. David Morales (D) |
Companion: |
SB559 - Sen. Cano (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. June Speakman (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/1/2023 |
Summary: |
Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish a program to expand the issuance of teaching certificates to bilingual dual language and world language teachers in urban and urban ring schools. |
Complete History: |
03/01/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. David Morales (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D); Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a process public school districts must follow as part of the phase-out or closure of a public school building. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/25/2023 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/29/2023)
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); Rep. Scott Slater (D); Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires new instruction and annual reports dealing with student mental health throughout the state. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/17/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2023)
03/22/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D) |
Companion: |
SB236 - Sen. Murray (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Robert Phillips (D); Rep. Jon Brien (I); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Evan Shanley (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Includes the costs of educating students with intellectual disabilities in calculating direct state aid funding from the permanent foundation education-aid program. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Megan Cotter (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D); Rep. Michael Chippendale (R); Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. June Speakman (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded. |
Complete History: |
03/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. John G. Edwards (D) |
Companion: |
SB767 - Sen. Zurier (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Mary Messier (D); Rep. David Bennett (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/6/2023 |
Summary: |
Requires every school district/local education agency/city/town to report each fiscal year relating to funding/ administrative/program information from the American Rescue plan, elementary/secondary school emergency relief, and state/local recovery funds. |
Complete History: |
03/06/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
03/24/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/29/2023)
03/29/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
04/14/2023 Scheduled for consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommends passage
04/21/2023 Placed on House Calendar (04/25/2023)
04/25/2023 House read and passed
05/15/2023 Referred to Senate Education
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Progress: |
6/12 - 2nd Chamber Referred to Committee |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. William W. O'Brien (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Edward Cardillo (D); Rep. Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D); Rep. Ramon Perez (D); Rep. Alex Finkelman (D); Rep. Anthony DeSimone (D); Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/10/2023 |
Summary: |
Extends the reimbursement to a school district or municipality for the employment of newly hired school resource officers only. |
Complete History: |
03/10/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/22/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/26/2023)
04/26/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo (D) |
Companion: |
SB542 - Sen. Acosta (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Karen Alzate (D); Rep. Brandon Potter (D); Rep. Brandon Voas (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); Rep. William W. O'Brien (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/17/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields. |
Complete History: |
03/17/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Julie Casimiro (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Thomas Noret (D); Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Sherry Roberts (R); Rep. Grace Diaz (D); Rep. David Morales (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/22/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes the Tuition Waiver Program for Children in Rhode Island Foster Care program. |
Complete History: |
03/22/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/20/2023)
04/20/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Brianna Henries (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Megan Cotter (D); Rep. Julie Casimiro (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); |
Intro Date: |
3/30/2023 |
Summary: |
Allows students to utilize 4 mental health days for mental/behavioral health concerns as an excused absence from school effect on 9/1/23. |
Complete History: |
03/30/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
04/14/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/19/2023)
04/19/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Karen Alzate (D) |
Companion: |
SB456-A - Sen. Pearson (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); |
Intro Date: |
4/28/2023 |
Summary: |
Amends the student success factor calculation of the state share ratio for foundation aid by accounting for English language in determining the state's share of foundation aid eligibility for each school district. |
Complete History: |
04/28/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Robert Craven, Sr. (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Justine Caldwell (D); Rep. Michelle McGaw (D); Rep. Arthur J. Corvese (D); Rep. Stephen M. Casey (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Joseph J. Solomon, Jr. (D); Rep. John G. Edwards (D); |
Intro Date: |
5/3/2023 |
Summary: |
Assigns two RIDE personnel to CTE issues. Doubles CTE funding. Creates new programs and new manufacturing centers. |
Complete History: |
05/03/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Lauren Carson (D) |
Intro Date: |
5/5/2023 |
Summary: |
IEP)/504 SERVICE PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $600,000 for an independent State Ombudsman office to provide for a facilitated Individualized Education Program. |
Complete History: |
05/05/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
05/21/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/24/2023)
05/24/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
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Sponsor: |
Rep. Jennifer Boylan (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Cherie Cruz (D); Rep. Jason Knight (D); Rep. Teresa Tanzi (D); Rep. Leonela Felix (D); Rep. Karen Alzate (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Tina Spears (D); |
Intro Date: |
5/19/2023 |
Summary: |
Creates a 21 member commission to evaluate and provide recommendations on mandated safety protocols for RI schools, and who would report back to the House by February 28, 2024, and expire on April 30, 2024. |
Complete History: |
05/19/2023 Introduced, referred to House Education
05/19/2023 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/23/2023)
05/23/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Progress: |
2/12 - 1st Chamber Scheduled for hearing / Study |
1
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Sponsor: |
Rep. June Speakman (D) |
Cosponsors: |
Rep. Tina Spears (D); Rep. Susan Donovan (D); Rep. Nathan Biah (D); Rep. David Morales (D); Rep. Joseph McNamara (D); Rep. Rebecca Kislak (D); Rep. Brian C. Newberry (R); Rep. Terri Cortvriend (D); |
Intro Date: |
5/31/2023 |
Summary: |
Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education. |
Complete History: |
05/31/2023 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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Progress: |
1/12 - 1st Chamber Introduced, Referred |