Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7389: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 7389 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Lauren Carson (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): 05/12/2026 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.
Appropriates nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($950,000) to establish a bilingual education support fund within the department of elementary and secondary education and provides for implementation of support and access to bilingual education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Kislak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Grace Diaz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Lauren Carson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Karen Alzate | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Joshua Giraldo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| 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
- 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)
- 01/28/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance