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RI S2785
RI S2785Updates the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with disabilities education act.
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Introduced
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would update the description of the early intervention program and the agency responsible for the program under Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Furthermore, the act would direct the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase Medicaid rates for early intervention service providers by the amount recommended in the 2025 rate review and require that the office maintain and regularly update the existing early intervention data dashboard on a public website. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill updates the description of Rhode Island's early intervention program, which provides services to infants and toddlers (under age three) with developmental delays or disabilities, aligning it with Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) will now be responsible for overseeing this program, replacing the Department of Human Services. Key provisions include directing EOHHS to increase Medicaid rates for early intervention service providers by the amount recommended in the 2025 rate review, aiming to improve staffing and reduce wait times for evaluations and services, and requiring EOHHS to maintain and regularly update a public data dashboard with information on active cases, evaluation wait times, and staff vacancies. The bill also clarifies parent rights regarding complaints about services and evaluations and mandates that information about these rights be available in multiple languages on the EOHHS website.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Bridget Valverde (D)*,
Jonathon Acosta (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Tiara Mack (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Ana Quezada (D),
Linda Ujifusa (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2785.pdf |
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