S.2786

Prohibits an educational institution or school district from accessing or using location data for tracking a student's institutional device or personal device, except in limited circumstances.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2786 prohibits educational institutions and school districts from accessing student location data and activating audio/video functions.

Rhode Island S2786 aims to protect student privacy by prohibiting educational institutions and school districts from accessing or using location data for tracking students' institutional or personal devices, except in specific circumstances. These include when a judicial warrant is issued, when responding to an imminent threat to life or safety, or when a student or their parent/guardian consents in writing.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Education: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Apr 8

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Education