Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7909: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT

Passed one chamber Last action April 14, 2026: 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Education

Plain-language summary

HB 7909 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND LITERACY AND DROPOUT PREVENTION ACT. Primary sponsor: Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Pat Serpa (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): 04/14/2026 Referred to Senate Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthew Dawson (Democratic); Nathan Biah (Democratic); Pat Serpa (Democratic); Brandon Voas (Democratic); and 6 more.