Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7116
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires the department of education to develop and make available for use in all schools a mental health curriculum. School districts would be required to provide four (4) hours of mental health instruction to seventh grade students.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 27, 2026 · Legislature
01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Jan 23, 2026 · Legislature
01/23/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026) - Jan 15, 2026 · House
01/15/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education