Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 394: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 394 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 Referred to House Finance.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes guidelines for the expansion of high-quality public prekindergarten education programs for children ages three (3) and four (4) to increase children’s school readiness.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/09/2025 Referred to House Finance
- 04/08/2025 Senate read and passed
- 04/03/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (04/08/2025)
- 04/02/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/02/2025)
- 03/05/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/05/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education