Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5112: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5112 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM. Primary sponsor: Leo Felix (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Voas (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of education to develop and make available for use in all schools a mental health curriculum. School districts would be required to provide four (4) hours of mental health instruction to seventh grade students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Brandon Voas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/22/2025)
- 01/22/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education