Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5600: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5600 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 -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Casimiro, Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): 04/29/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/01/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends provisions related to the legislative purpose for alternatives within the public school system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/29/2025 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (05/01/2025)
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/31/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/01/2025)
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education