S.2649

Ensures any public school with available seats, after completion of the initial enrollment period for students, shall make all open seats available to other students residing within the same school district.

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Ensures public schools in Rhode Island make available any open seats to students within the same district after initial enrollment.

This bill mandates that any public school in Rhode Island with available seats after the initial enrollment period must offer those seats to other students within the same school district. The Rhode Island Department of Education will establish procedures for identifying, posting, and assigning these open seats. Districts must report annually on available seats, applications received, and placements made. The Department will compile and release this data by October each year. The bill emphasizes equitable access to public education within districts.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 37–0 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 9

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A

Jun 9

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)