Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 2788 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

Last action — 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

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    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 March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · 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.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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In plain language

Local agencies can opt-out of statewide school transportation if they prove a cost-effective alternative.

This bill allows local education agencies and municipalities to opt-out of a statewide transportation system if they can demonstrate a more cost-effective solution. If their opt-out is approved, they won't face penalties in state aid.

Summary

Provides local agencies with a mechanism to opt-out of statewide transportation upon a showing of a cost-effective alternative to the current fee-for-service model.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts the statewide student transportation services restricted receipt account from the indirect cost recoveries required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-4-27.

  • R.I. Gen. Laws § 35-4-27

    This restricted receipt account shall not be subject to the indirect cost recoveries provisions set forth in § 35-4-27.

    The change allows the statewide student transportation services account to operate without the requirement to transfer indirect cost recoveries to the general fund.

Action History

  1. 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 112 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (112)

112 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

transportation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2788 do?
Provides local agencies with a mechanism to opt-out of statewide transportation upon a showing of a cost-effective alternative to the current fee-for-service model.
Who sponsors SB 2788?
SB 2788 is sponsored by Gordon E. Rogers (Republican) and Jessica de la Cruz (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2788?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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