H7908

Requires BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all standards, ensure transparent scoring methods, and preserve automatic five-star ratings for nationally accredited programs.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7908 mandates BrightStars QRIS ratings for licensed child care facilities to average all standards, ensure transparent scoring, and.

Rhode Island H7908 amends the BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) to require ratings for licensed child care facilities to be based on an average of all applicable standards. It mandates transparent scoring methods and ensures that nationally accredited programs retain automatic five-star ratings. The bill also involves multiple state departments in ensuring access to quality early care and education programs and school-age child care. The act takes effect upon passage.

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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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education