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RI S2784

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Murray

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits approval of new charter school applications if the proposed school would be a network charter school
  • Prohibits approval of expansions of existing charter schools if the expansion would create a network charter school
  • Maintains the existing cap of 35 total charter schools in Rhode Island
  • Requires at least half of all charter schools to be reserved for applications designed to increase educational opportunities for at-risk pupils
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Provides that no new charter school application shall be granted, if the proposed school is a network charter school or the expansion of an existing charter school creates a network charter school.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Education

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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