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RI H7907

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education from 8 to 10 governor-appointed members, with quorum increased from 5 to 6 voting members

  • Grants the Rhode Island Teacher of the Year voting member status on the Council (previously ex-officio), serving a one-year term after their Teacher of the Year term expires

  • Elevates the chairperson of the Student Advisory Council from non-voting to voting member status on the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education

  • Expands the Rhode Island Board of Education from 17 to 19 public members, adding the Teacher of the Year and Student Advisory Council chairperson as voting members requiring Senate confirmation

  • Requires the Student Advisory Council to meet at least quarterly (previously "from time to time")

Legislative Description

Expands council on elementary and secondary education and board of education and makes teacher of year and student advisory chair voting members on each.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Education

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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