Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2649: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS
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Plain-language summary
SB 2649 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS. Primary sponsor: Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Stefano Famiglietti (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Stefano Famiglietti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/08/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 06/05/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education