Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2077: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2077 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands council on elementary and secondary education and board of education and makes teacher of year and student advisory chair voting members on each.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House Education
- 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/26/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/26/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education