Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2017: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2017 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 -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (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.
Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“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