Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 457: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 457 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 -- SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): 05/27/2025 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.
Provides funding to establish a dual language program within the department of elementary and secondary education. It also describe how to implement he Support and Access to Bilingual Education “SABE Act” for all Local Education Agencies “LEA” recipients.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/23/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance