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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7317: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7317 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Megan Cotter (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): 04/28/2026 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.

Directs the manage existing workforce development and compensation programs for the early educators workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jennifer BoylanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse66
Katie KazarianPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse63
Megan CotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse39
June SpeakmanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse68
Kathleen FogartyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Susan DonovanPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse69

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
  3. 01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source