Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 178: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 178 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SCHOOL LIBRARIES ACT. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2025): 03/12/2025 Committee continued.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires every public school in Rhode Island to have a school library or library media center in a permanent and dedicated space available to students in grades K-12 with a librarian available.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/12/2025 Committee continued
- 03/07/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education