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RI H7453
Joint Resolution
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Messier
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AI Summary
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Amends Article XII of the Rhode Island Constitution to establish a "fundamental right to a public education" and guarantee each child an "equitable, adequate and meaningful education"
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Replaces the existing perpetual school fund provision with a judicial enforcement mechanism, effective January 1, 2027
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Allows any person or entity injured by noncompliance to bring action in Superior Court for declaratory and injunctive relief
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Requires the proposed constitutional amendment be submitted to voters at the next statewide general election for approval or rejection
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Introduced January 30, 2026 by Representatives Messier, Kislak, Cruz, and seven other co-sponsors; referred to House State Government & Elections Committee
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION -- RIGHT TO AN ADEQUATE EDUCATION (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.)
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)
3/13/2026