S.2555

Requires DOE to establish a bilingual education support fund.

Chamber Passed·6/11/26

Rhode Island S2555 establishes a bilingual education support fund to expand bilingual language instruction programs.

Rhode Island S2555 creates a bilingual education support fund within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The fund will provide grants to traditional public school districts, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education to expand bilingual language instruction programs. These programs aim to increase the number of certified bilingual dual language and world language teachers, improve teacher training, and enhance curriculum materials.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–2 · Jun 11
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 10

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Consideration

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 10

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Jun 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)