Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5596: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5596 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Jackie Baginski (Democratic), Ramon Perez (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Mia Ackerman (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): 03/25/2025 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 prekindergarten seat finder to support families in accessing high quality early childhood education programs for three (3) and four (4) year old children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ramon Perez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Mia Ackerman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/25/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education