Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5163 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM. Primary sponsor: Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education directs all local education agencies to select one of the identified high-quality curricula and materials for science and technology no later than June 30, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/17/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/13/2025 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/17/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/09/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 03/21/2025 Referred to Senate Education
- 02/25/2025 House read and passed
- 02/21/2025 Placed on House Calendar (02/25/2025)
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