Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session All Bills (Page 115)
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0175
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Repeals the provisions of the general laws allowing deferred deposit providers, also known as "payday lenders."
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0176
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Prohibits employers from seeking/using credit reports in making hiring decisions concerning prospective employees, asking questions about the applicant's financial past during interviews or including credit history questions in their job applications.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0177
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
3/8/23
Engrossed
3/16/23
Refer
3/17/23
2) MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE ACT (Mandates 20 students per classroom for kindergarten through second grade. Exceptions for emergencies and temporary situations, not to exceed 3 days and mid-year enrollments.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0178
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
4/19/23
Engrossed
4/27/23
Refer
4/28/23
Report Pass
6/9/23
Enrolled
6/12/23
Passed
6/21/23
Creates the Apprenticeship Pathways to Earning a Bachelor’s Degree Act, to enable an individual to earn a bachelor’s degree at public higher education institutions throughout the state by earning credits through apprenticeships.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0179
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Enables parents to review public school learning materials/object if the parent decides that the material is harmful. Also a parent may withdraw their student from the activity or class where the material is used and request an alternative assignment.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0180
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Requires parental consent prior to conducting an initial evaluation or making an initial placement of a student in a special education program, as well as prior to changes being made to any IEP services or placement.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0181
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Provides that in the event of the death of an educator or a student, a local educational agency be given up to five (5) days after the death to implement a flexible school schedule for teachers and students.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0182
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
6/14/23
Engrossed
6/15/23
Engrossed
6/16/23
Passed
6/27/23
Adds the Rhode Island teacher of the year as an additional ex officio member of the council on elementary and secondary education as well as the board of education.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0183
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Requires that each child under the supervision of DCYF be provided a team of educational advocates which would be required to attend meetings on a regular basis to ensure the child’s educational planning, progress and success
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0184
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Removes the towns of Warren and Bristol from school bus district Region III and places Warren and Bristol in school bus district Region V.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0185
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
4/26/23
Engrossed
5/2/23
Refer
5/3/23
Establishes "early learning hubs" to serve as an intermediary among regional partners in order to coordinate support for early learning providers in the delivery of early childhood care and education.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0186
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Provides protections for students and parents against discrimination on the basis of a religious viewpoint or religious expression in schools. Allows students to pray or engage in religious activities before, during or after school.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0187
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Repeals the establishment of statewide academic standards for core subjects and the implementation into the curriculum of all public schools.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0188
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Report Pass
6/7/23
Engrossed
6/8/23
Refer
6/9/23
Requires all school districts to designate an athletic trainer to be available for high school athletic practices and games.
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Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session
Rhode Island Senate Bill S0189
Introduced
2/16/23
Refer
2/16/23
Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.