H7526

Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7526 establishes classroom safety provisions, allowing teachers to remove disruptive students and outlining protections for students.

Rhode Island H7526 amends the General Laws to establish provisions for student and teacher classroom safety. It allows teachers to remove students from the classroom if they are chronically disruptive or pose an immediate threat to safety. The bill outlines protections for students, including the requirement for a return-to-classroom plan before a student can return to class. It also ensures that educators acting in good faith are protected from retaliation.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Education