Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 774: AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 774 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Ana Quezada (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Val Lawson (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): 05/07/2025 Referred to House Education.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands council on elementary and secondary education and board of education and makes teacher of year and student advisory chair voting members on each.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/07/2025 Referred to House Education
- 05/06/2025 Senate read and passed
- 05/01/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/06/2025)
- 04/30/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration
- 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/21/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2025)
- 03/14/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education