S.2784

Provides that no new charter school application shall be granted, if the proposed school is a network charter school or the expansion of an existing charter school creates a network charter school.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2784 prohibits new charter school applications if they would create a network charter school or expand an existing one into a network.

Rhode Island S2784 amends the General Laws to prevent the approval of new charter school applications if the proposed school is a network charter school or if the expansion of an existing charter school would create a network charter school. The bill aims to restrict the expansion of ineffective charter public schools while maintaining the integrity of the charter school system. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 13

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education