Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 7482 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS

Last action — 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 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 (3 D).

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Summary

Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates that all public schools in Rhode Island start their academic year on the same date each calendar year.

  • Section 16-2-2

    Provided further, that the academic school year for all public schools, including traditional public schools, district charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, shall start on the same date of each calendar year, which date shall be determined by the department of elementary and secondary education.

    This addition standardizes the school year start date for all types of public schools.

Action History

  1. 03/17/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 03/13/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

  3. 02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 7482 do?
Provides that the school year for all public schools, including traditional public and public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, would start on the same date of each calendar year.
Who sponsors HB 7482?
HB 7482 is sponsored by Scott A. Slater (Democratic), O'Brien, Brandon C. Potter (Democratic), and Brandon T. Voas (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 7482?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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