Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5164: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5164 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 -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Grace Diaz (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): 02/06/2025 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.
Establishes a task force managed by the children’s cabinet to develop recommendations to improve access to early intervention and early childhood special education services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 01/31/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/06/2025)
- 01/24/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education