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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2407: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2407 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS. Primary sponsor: Mark McKenney (Democratic), Thomas Paolino (Republican), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): 05/13/2026 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.

Changes the maximum term of employment for a superintendent from three (3) to five (5) years.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mark McKenneyPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate30
Thomas PaolinoPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate17
Lou DiPalmaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate12
Pam LauriaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate32
Hanna GalloPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate27
Bob BrittoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate18
Alana DiMarioPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Jonathon AcostaPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Bridget ValverdePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 05/13/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 05/08/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)
  3. 01/30/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source