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RI S2784
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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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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