S2207Introduced in the Senate
Allows municipalities participating in the state prekindergarten program to accept students from outside the municipality under certain conditions and establishes a lottery for enrollment in the program.
Introduced by Jonathon Acosta, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT - Allows municipalities participating in the state prekindergarten program to accept students from outside the municipality under certain conditions and establishes a lottery for enrollment in the program.
Where it stands
Referred to House Education
June 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passage · June 4, 2026
34
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Bissaillon | 1 | Yes |
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| Samuel Bell | 5 | Yes |
| Tiara Mack | 6 | Yes |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Yes |
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)
Senate read and passed
Referred to House Education
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