Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2434: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2434 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT. Primary sponsor: Elaine Morgan (Republican), Jessica de la Cruz (Republican), Gordon Rogers (Republican), Thomas Paolino (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also established the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Jessica de la Cruz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Gordon Rogers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Thomas Paolino | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education