Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7317: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT

In committee Last action April 28, 2026: 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7317 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Katie Kazarian (Democratic); Megan Cotter (Democratic); June Speakman (Democratic); and 6 more.