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H8244

HOUSE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE DISPARATE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINARY POLICIES ON STUDENTS (Creates an 12-member commission to study the impact on family and school performance in relation to current disciplinary policies in public schools, and would report back by November 17, 2027, and would expire on February 17, 2028.)

Introduced·3/6/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8244 creates a special legislative commission to study the impact of disciplinary policies on students in public schools.

Rhode Island H8244 establishes a 12-member commission to evaluate the impact of disciplinary policies on family and school performance in public schools. The commission will assess attendance and performance metrics, exclusionary versus inclusionary discipline practices, and provide recommendations on best practices. The commission will report its findings to the House of Representatives by November 17, 2027, and will expire on February 17, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Mar 6

House

Introduced, referred to House Education