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RI H8244
Resolution
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Biah
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AI Summary
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Creates a 12-member special legislative commission to study the disparate impact of disciplinary policies on public school students, including effects on attendance, academic performance, and family outcomes
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Commission membership includes 3 House members, the RI Education Commissioner, a Rhode Island Kids Count representative, Providence Police Chief, a school resource officer, school principals association director, a school social worker/psychologist, a Providence Public Schools student, a Woonsocket administrator, and an education attorney
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Study will evaluate the effectiveness of exclusionary versus inclusionary discipline practices and develop recommendations on best practices
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Commission members receive no compensation or expense reimbursement; all state departments must provide requested information and support
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Report due to the House of Representatives by November 17, 2027, with the commission expiring February 17, 2028
Legislative Description
HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS (Creates an 12-member commission to study the impact on family and school performance in relation to current disciplinary policies in public schools, and would report back by November 17, 2027, and would expire on February 17, 2028.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education
3/6/2026