Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5744: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BILINGUAL, DUAL LANGUAGE AND WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS INVESTMENT ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5744 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 -- BILINGUAL, DUAL LANGUAGE AND WORLD LANGUAGE TEACHERS INVESTMENT ACT. Primary sponsor: Edith Ajello (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2025): 05/15/2025 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.
Authorizes the office of postsecondary commissioner to expand bilingual and dual language teacher certificates in urban schools through two scholarship programs for students and teachers, with eligibility requirements and donations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance