H8163

Establishes guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation and expansion of prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 to increase children’s school readiness statewide.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes guidelines for implementing and expanding high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 in Rhode Island.

The Rhode Island Prekindergarten Education Act establishes guidelines, rules, and regulations for implementing and expanding high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages three and four. The act aims to increase school readiness and ensure access to high-quality prekindergarten services statewide. It authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt rules and regulations for the state-managed prekindergarten program, which must meet research-based quality standards.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance