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HB 5310

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boylan and 9 co-sponsors

HB 5310 aims to strengthen funding and supports for students in special education, boosting resources for districts, teachers, and families.

06/17/2025 Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 5310

Summary of HB 5310 — AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION

Overview

HB 5310 is a bill titled AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION. The available information indicates the bill aims to address aspects of support for students receiving special education services. The full text detailing specific provisions is not provided in the current summary.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 14, 2025
  • initial Referral: January 16, 2025, to the Joint Committee on Education
  • Filed: March 14, 2025
  • First Action: April 7, 2025 — Read first time
  • Referrals: April 7, 2025 — Referred to Public Health (in addition to the initial Education referral, reflecting potential cross-cutting subject matter)

Notes:
- The bill’s primary referral appears to have been to the Joint Committee on Education, with subsequent action indicating a referral to Public Health. This could reflect provisions that touch on health-related services or collaborative health/education approaches, but the exact scope will be clear once the bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes are published.

What the bill would address (Key provisions are not listed in the provided materials)

The explicit provisions are not included in the provided information. Based on the title, potential areas the bill might cover (if included) could involve:
- Funding and resources for special education programs
- Support services for students with disabilities (e.g., staffing, therapy services, assistive technology)
- Professional development and training for educators and support staff
- Procedures for evaluation, eligibility determinations, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes
- Coordination between schools and health or community-based services
- Accountability measures and reporting requirements
- Transition planning and post-secondary support for students with disabilities

Important: The above are common themes in legislation aimed at improving special education support, but they are speculative in the absence of the bill’s text.

Affected Parties

  • Students who receive special education services
  • Families and guardians of students with disabilities
  • Local education agencies (school districts and charter schools)
  • Special education teachers, related service providers, and school staff
  • State education agencies and potentially health or community partners, depending on provisions

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, with committee referrals indicating where it will be examined (Education, and potentially Public Health).
  • Next steps typically include committee hearings, amendments, and potential floor consideration. Public access to the bill text, fiscal impact statements, and hearing schedules will provide more detail on timing and scope.

Next Steps for Stakeholders

  • Monitor official legislative portals for the full bill text, fiscal notes, and committee hearing schedules.
  • Review the bill’s specific definitions, funding provisions, and implementation timelines once published.
  • Consider submitting testimony or questions to the relevant committees (Education and, if applicable, Public Health) to address concerns or support.

If you’d like, I can re-summarize once the full bill text is released and provisions are known.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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