Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SB 2434 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FAILING SCHOOL CHOICE ACT

Last action — 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Summary

Permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also established the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2434 do?
Permits students at failing schools to enroll in any public school and also established the Rhode Island education revitalization fund to provide funding to the school choice program.
Who sponsors SB 2434?
SB 2434 is sponsored by Elaine J. Morgan (Republican), Gordon E. Rogers (Republican), Thomas J. Paolino (Republican), and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2434?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 2434?
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