Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 231: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 231 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2025): 03/05/2025 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.
Establishes a task force managed by the children’s cabinet to develop recommendations to improve access to early intervention and early childhood special education services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education