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RI H7136
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
- School committees may add agenda items not in the published notice for discussion purposes only, without the ability to vote on those items
- Added items may be voted upon only if the revised agenda is posted on the school district's website, two public locations, and filed with the Secretary of State at least 48 hours before the meeting
- School committees must state on the record why late agenda items could not be added in time for newspaper publication
- School districts must establish a formal process to notify the public of agenda changes and include a statement in published notices about how changes will be communicated
- Aggrieved persons may file complaints with the Attorney General if public bodies fail to comply with notice requirements
Legislative Description
Allows school committees to add item(s) not appearing in the published notice to their agendas for the purposes of discussion only and not for the purpose of voting upon the item(s).
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
State Government & Elections1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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