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RI H7482

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Voas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All public schools in Rhode Island — including traditional public schools, district charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies — would be required to start the academic school year on the same date each calendar year
  • The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education would determine the uniform start date for all public schools
  • The bill amends Section 16-2-2 of the General Laws governing school committees and superintendents
  • Introduced on February 4, 2026, by Representatives Voas, Potter, O'Brien, and Slater, and referred to the House Education Committee
  • The act would take effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.

Education

Last Action

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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