Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2787: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2787 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Sam Zurier (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 18, 2026): 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Bars the council from granting approval to create or expand a charter school beginning operations in 26-27 school year and bars the state from approving or appropriating funds to a new charter school not approved before July 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/18/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/10/2026 House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/08/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
- 06/08/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A as amended in concurrence
- 06/06/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- 06/05/2026 Referred to House Education
- 06/04/2026 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/02/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
- 06/02/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/01/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 05/29/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
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