Rhode Island 2023 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S0489

Introduced

3/7/23

Refer

3/7/23

Report Pass

6/14/23

Engrossed

6/15/23

Enrolled

6/15/23

Passed

6/26/23

Caption

Children With Disabilities

Impact

If enacted, S0489 will reinforce the mechanisms through which parents and guardians can engage with the educational system regarding their children who may have disabilities. The act establishes requirements for school districts to investigate claims regarding the inactivity of these committees and also mandates written notifications to parents during meetings affecting their child's individual education programs. Such measures are designed to ensure that parents are well-informed about resources and committees that can assist them in navigating special education.

Summary

S0489 focuses on enhancing the involvement of special education local advisory committees in Rhode Island public school districts. The proposed legislation aims to ensure that every public school district maintains an active local advisory committee dedicated to special education. Specifically, it mandates that these committees hold at least four meetings each academic year and post pertinent information, such as meeting dates and contact details, on their district's website. This transparency is intended to bolster parent engagement with the educational processes concerning students with disabilities.

Contention

While proponents of the bill argue that it will lead to improved communication and support for families of students with disabilities, some criticism may arise regarding the potential administrative burdens placed on public school districts. There could also be discussions about how effectively these committees operate and if the mandated frequency of meetings might not align with available resources or community engagement levels. These points could lead to debates on resource allocation within education budgets and the overall effectiveness of advisory committees in representing parent and student interests.

Latest S0489 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Similar Bills

NJ AR96

Changes membership of Budget and Labor Committees; clarifies that bill or resolution may be listed on committee agenda for purposes of amendment.

MI HB4870

Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.

MI HB4326

Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.

MN HC6

A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.