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RI H7025
RI H7025Requires school committees to provide transportation for any students who resides two (2) or more miles from school.
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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 require school committees to provide transportation for any students who resides two (2) or more miles from school. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require school committees, which are local governing bodies responsible for public schools, to provide transportation services for students who live two or more miles from school, in addition to their existing duties of managing school interests, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with educational laws. This new requirement is added to the list of powers and duties of school committees and will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
John Lombardi (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Karen Alzate (D),
Cherie Cruz (D),
Leo Felix (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7025.pdf |
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