Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2016: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2016 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM. Primary sponsor: Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): 03/04/2026 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.
Adds "media literacy" to the standards currently taught in civic education for K-12, which are the history of Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of actively engaged citizenship and the principles of democracy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/04/2026)
- 01/09/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education