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RI H7415
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Messier
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AI Summary
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Imposes a three-year moratorium on the creation or expansion of any district charter school, independent charter school, or mayoral academy charter school for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years
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Prohibits the state from approving or appropriating funding to any new charter school or charter school expansion not approved by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education prior to July 1, 2025
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Reduces the maximum number of charter schools permitted in Rhode Island from 35 to 25
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Requires at least half of all charter schools in the state to be reserved for applications designed to increase educational opportunities for at-risk pupils
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
Education
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026