Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5838: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 5838 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 -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Would provide additional procedural safeguards for English as a second language learners and English language learners during the IEP process.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Terri Cortvriend | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Jennifer Boylan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/11/2025 Referred to Senate Education
- 06/03/2025 House read and passed
- 05/30/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2025)
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for consideration (05/27/2025)
- 04/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2025)
- 02/28/2025 Introduced, referred to House Education