Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5165: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5165 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 -- THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAMS. Primary sponsor: Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Casimiro, Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Earl Read (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2025): 07/02/2025 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.
Requires the school board or committees of cities and towns to establish a safety and behavioral health committee and also lays out the representation requirements committee responsibilities to ensure a stable learning environment for all students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joseph McNamara | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Earl Read | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Megan Cotter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 07/02/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/27/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/17/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
- 06/13/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/17/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Referred to Senate Education
- 04/22/2025 House passed Sub A
- 04/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (04/22/2025)
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/21/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for consideration (03/25/2025)
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