Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2540: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2540 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: Elaine Morgan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): 05/19/2026 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.
Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
- 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance