Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 635: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 635 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS. Primary sponsor: Lori Urso (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2025): 04/09/2025 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.
Requires immediate notification to the person in charge of the educational program when a child has a cardiac emergency and the head of the educational program must notify the department of education within 24 hours.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| 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
- 04/09/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education