S3147Introduced in the Senate
Establishes guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation and expansion of prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 to increase children’s school readiness statewide.
Introduced by Hanna Gallo, District 27
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND PREKINDERGARTEN EDUCATION ACT - Establishes guidelines, rules and regulations for the implementation and expansion of prekindergarten education programs for children ages 3-4 to increase children’s school readiness statewide.
Where it stands
Referred to House Finance
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passage · May 28, 2026
33
Yes
4
No
1
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 (05/26/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
Senate read and passed
Referred to House Finance
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