Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5338: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5338 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 -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Evan Shanley (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2025): 03/04/2025 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 at least one certified school psychologist per every five hundred (500) students be employed at each school system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education