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RI S2787
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Imposes a three-year moratorium on the creation or expansion of any district charter school, independent charter school, or mayoral academy charter school for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years
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Prohibits state approval or funding appropriation for any new charter school or charter school expansion not approved by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education prior to July 1, 2025
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Reduces the maximum number of charter schools allowed in Rhode Island from 35 to 25
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Maintains existing requirement that at least half of all charter schools must serve at-risk pupils
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
3/4/2026