S.3147

Establishes guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation and expansion of prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 to increase children’s school readiness statewide.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Establishes guidelines for implementing and expanding high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 in Rhode Island.

This bill amends the Rhode Island Prekindergarten Education Act to establish guidelines for the implementation and expansion of high-quality prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4. It aims to increase school readiness and ensure these services are available statewide through a mixed-delivery system that includes Head Start programs, local education agencies, and licensed childcare providers. The bill also mandates the development of accessible pathways into the early childhood education workforce and sets quality standards for these programs.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–4 · May 28
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

Apr 29

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Finance

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage