Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 8362: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM -- FOSTER CARE YOUTH ACADEMIC REPORTS
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 8362 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM -- FOSTER CARE YOUTH ACADEMIC REPORTS. Primary sponsor: Justine Caldwell (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Susan Donovan (Democratic), June Speakman (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): 05/22/2026 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.
Expands foster care academic youth reports to include information regarding 504 eligibility, graduation progress and surrogate parents. The act would require implementation of additional strategies to improve performance and additional progress reports.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justine Caldwell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Susan Donovan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| June Speakman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2026 Referred to Senate Education
- 05/19/2026 House read and passed
- 05/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)
- 05/14/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/11/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- 04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
- 03/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education