Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8462
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Handy (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Requires transition planning for high school students with disabilities, who have a “504” plan, like the transition planning required for high school students with disabilities, who have an individualized education program (IEP).
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 7, 2026 · Legislature
05/07/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 1, 2026 · Legislature
05/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026) - Apr 17, 2026 · House
04/17/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education