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RI H7952
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Grace Diaz
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AI Summary
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Renames the Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care to "The Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care and Early Learning" and expands its purpose to include planning for pre-kindergarten expansion
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Establishes a 27-member commission including 4 House members, 3 Senate members, and representatives from state agencies, child care organizations, unions, and advocacy groups
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Requires the commission to organize an annual Child Care and Early Education Awareness Day and a joint House-Senate planning retreat every two to three years
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Authorizes an annual budget of up to $5,000 via grant funding for commission activities, subject to approval by House Speaker and Senate President
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Mandates membership review and updates every three years with consideration given to increasing diversity to reflect Rhode Island demographics
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION AMENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A PERMANENT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON CHILD CARE IN RHODE ISLAND (Amends the membership of the permanent legislative commission on child care with twenty-seven (27) members to ensure that the state has high quality and affordable childcare and early learning services network.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
2/27/2026