Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5836: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5836 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM. Primary sponsor: Michelle McGaw (Democratic), Anthony DeSimone (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), David Morales (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.
Would require every high school to offer a yearlong “ethnic studies” course.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle McGaw | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Anthony DeSimone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Arthur Handy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Nathan Biah | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| 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
- 04/23/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/23/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education