Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 889: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- DUAL ENROLLMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 889 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- DUAL ENROLLMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): 05/05/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/07/2025).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of “dual enrollment” to encompass all Rhode Island public higher education institutions and amends all statutory references regarding the same.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/05/2025 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (05/07/2025)
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education