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RI H7317
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Susan Donovan
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Human Services and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to collaboratively manage the Rhode Island T.E.A.C.H. early childhood program, which provides scholarships for Child Development Associate credentials and college degrees in early childhood education
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Mandates management of registered apprenticeship programs for early educators that combine credential attainment with on-the-job coaching by master early educators
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Allocates at least $1,000,000 annually to continue the Child Care WAGE$ program, which provides education-based salary supplements to lower-paid center-based educators and family childcare providers
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Directs the manage existing workforce development and compensation programs for the early educators workforce.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
1/23/2026