Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 673: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 673 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 -- RHODE ISLAND EARLY EDUCATOR WORKFORCE ACT. Primary sponsor: Tiara Mack (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2025): 04/10/2025 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.
Directs the DHS and the department of education to work collaboratively to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/10/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/04/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/10/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance