Special Education
Browse Rhode Island bills in Special Education with plain-language AI summaries.
Recent Bills
15 billsH8462EDUCATION -- CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESSpecial EducationThis bill updates terminology for students with disabilities and expands transition services to include students with Section 504 plans.HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further studyApr 17, 2026S3083MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE RHODE ISLAND AUDITORY ORAL PROGRAMSpecial EducationAppropriates $1,167,100 to the Rhode Island Auditory Oral Program to support specialized education for children with hearing loss.SenateReferred to House FinanceMar 13, 2026S2834AHEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS -- EARLY INTERVENTION EXTENSION--BRIDGE TO PRESCHOOLSpecial EducationThis bill extends early intervention services for developmentally disabled children past their third birthday until September 1.SenateProposed SubstituteMar 4, 2026S2785