Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2081: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2081 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 -- POSTSECONDARY TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR SHORTAGE TEACHING FIELDS. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| 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
- 01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance