Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 971: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 971 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT. Primary sponsor: Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Bridget Valverde (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): 05/07/2025 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.
Establishes a prekindergarten seat finder to support families in accessing high quality early childhood education programs for three (3) and four (4) year old children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Bridget Valverde | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
“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 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2025)
- 04/16/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education