Bill
Bill > H7023
RI H7023
RI H7023Amends the composition of the Urban Collaborative and provides that the collaborative be governed by a board of trustees.
summary
Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would amend the composition of the urban collaborative to provide that the urban collaborative be governed by a board of trustees. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the law governing the Urban Collaborative, a program that provides alternative education and diagnostic services for students struggling in traditional school settings. Specifically, it establishes a five-member board of trustees to govern the Urban Collaborative, with the exception of powers reserved by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education. This board will include the superintendent of the Providence school district (or their designee), the superintendent of any other approved Rhode Island school district (or their designee), and three members appointed by the council on elementary and secondary education with input from the commissioner. This change shifts the governance structure from school committees to a dedicated board of trustees. The bill also states that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
John Lombardi (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Leo Felix (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Last Action
Withdrawn at sponsor's request (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7023.pdf |
Loading...