Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 912: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS--ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Plain-language summary
SB 912 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 -- REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS--ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Todd Patalano (Democratic), Ryan Pearson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2025): 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires all certified independent or district charter schools upon application for a renewal of said charter or an application for a new charter school to provide a union neutrality clause in the charter.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Todd Patalano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Ryan Pearson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/10/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/05/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2025)
- 06/04/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/03/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/02/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 06/01/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2025)
- 05/30/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2025)
- 04/30/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2025)
- 04/21/2025 Meeting postponed (04/23/2025)
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 03/27/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming