Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5335: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE PAUL W. CROWLEY RHODE ISLAND STUDENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5335 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE PAUL W. CROWLEY RHODE ISLAND STUDENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): 04/23/2025 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.
Nullifies the department of elementary and secondary education recommendation that the turnaround plan for Providence public schools be continued.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education