Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2081: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS

In committee Last action January 16, 2026: 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Plain-language summary

SB 2081 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Meghan Kallman (Democratic); Ana Quezada (Democratic); Brian Thompson (Democratic); Mark McKenney (Democratic); and 5 more.