Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 638: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 638 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 -- CURRICULUM. Primary sponsor: Brian Thompson (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Pete Appollonio (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): 03/19/2025 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.
Develops standards of civics education in grades K-12 teaching history in the state of Rhode Island, representative government, the rights and duties of actively engaged citizenship, principals of democracy, and media literacy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Appollonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education