S.2215

Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2215 authorizes out-of-school suspensions for students threatening safety or violating alcohol, drug, or weapon regulations.

Rhode Island S2215 amends school regulations to authorize out-of-school suspensions for students in grades six and above if they threaten the safety of others or violate school rules on alcohol, drugs, or weapons. For younger students, suspensions are allowed only if their behavior poses a safety threat that cannot be mitigated through interventions. The bill also mandates annual reporting on school discipline data, including the use of force, student arrests, and referrals to law enforcement or courts.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 15

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration