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RI H7140
RI H7140Allows any school district to petition the board of education to use a lower-cost curriculum program, if the program is substantially similar to other programs approved by the board of education.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow any LEA to petition the commissioner to use a lower-cost curriculum program, if the program is of high quality. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows any Local Education Agency (LEA), which refers to public school districts, regional school districts, state-operated schools, regional collaborative schools, and charter schools, to ask the commissioner of elementary and secondary education to approve the use of a curriculum program that costs less than other approved options, as long as the proposed program is very similar to those already approved by the commissioner and is also of high quality and suitable for the LEA's students. This change is being made to Section 16-22-32 of the General Laws, which currently outlines the process for identifying and selecting high-quality curriculum and materials for subjects like math and English language arts, and it will become effective immediately upon being passed.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
David Place (R)*,
Michael Chippendale (R),
Richard Fascia (R),
Marie Hopkins (R),
George Nardone (R),
Christopher Paplauskas (R),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Sherry Roberts (R),
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/H7140.pdf |
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