Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2088: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2088 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 -- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (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.
Provides the department of elementary and secondary education, in consultation with a workgroup composed of various stakeholders, develops a funding formula for school districts sending students to career and technical programs outside their district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“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