Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8531
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- Serpa (Democratic)
- Noret (Democratic)
- Shanley (Democratic)
- Dawson (Democratic)
- O'Brien (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Authorizes school committees to deny or defer approval of a homeschooling proposed plan in certain circumstances.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) - May 8, 2026 · House
05/08/2026 Introduced, referred to House Education