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RI H5335
RI H5335Nullifies the department of elementary and secondary education recommendation that the turnaround plan for Providence public schools be continued.
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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would nullify the department of elementary and secondary education's recommendation that the turnaround plan for Providence public schools be continued. This act would take effect on July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill nullifies a planned extension of state control over the Providence Public School District (PPSD) by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE). Specifically, the bill voids an extension of control issued on August 29, 2024, which would have continued the district's turnaround action plan until October 15, 2027. The turnaround plan was part of the Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative, which allows state intervention in underperforming school districts. By terminating this extension, the bill effectively ends the state's current oversight and intervention strategy for the Providence public schools, returning more control to local educational authorities. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for the change in the district's administrative status.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Scott Slater (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Anthony DeSimone (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Bill O'Brien (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5335.pdf |
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