Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5982: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION

In committee Last action May 15, 2025: 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5982 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cherie Cruz (Democratic); Jose Batista (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); and 6 more.