S.2785

Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2785 updates the early intervention program description and responsible agency under IDEA Part C.

Rhode Island S2785 updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The bill mandates the executive office of health and human services to ensure all infants and toddlers under three with developmental delays or disabilities receive early intervention services. It also requires the office to increase Medicaid rates for early intervention service providers and maintain a public data dashboard.

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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

Apr 29

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education