H7482

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.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7482 mandates a uniform start date for the school year across all public schools.

Rhode Island H7482 establishes a consistent start date for the school year for all public schools, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies. This act ensures that the school year begins on the same date each year, as determined by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The legislation aims to provide uniformity in the academic calendar across the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

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

Feb 4

House

Introduced, referred to House Education