Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island S2452: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and
Status: Passed one chamber, June 11, 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children in OST settings.)
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 6, 2026:
2026 -- S 2452 ======== LC004834 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME Introduced By: Senators DiMario, Acosta, Britto, Zurier, Mack, McKenney, Gallo, Valverde, Murray, and Bell Date Introduced: February 06, 2026 Referred To: Senate Finance It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Findings of Fact and Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children and youth through investments in out-of-school time ("OST") settings, recognizing OST programs as essential, community-based spaces that provide connection, stability, and resilience during a period of heightened need and reduced public supports. Rhode Island continues to experience significant mental health challenges among children and adolescents that affect well-being, school engagement, family stability, and long-term outcomes. In April 2022, leading pediatric and behavioral health organizations in the state declared a Rhode Island State of Emergency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. These challenges have been compounded by reductions in federal funding for schools and student support services, increasing pressure on local and community-based systems to meet growing needs with fewer resources. Out-of-school time programs offer trusted, relationship-based environments where youth spend substantial time outside of the school day. These programs are embedded within the communities they serve and frequently employ …
Sponsors
- DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036) · primary sponsor
- Jonathon Acosta (D, SD-016)
- Robert Britto (D, SD-018)
- Samuel Zurier (D, SD-003)
- Tiara Mack (D, SD-006)
- Mark McKenney (D, SD-030)
- Hanna Gallo (D, SD-027)
- Bridget Valverde (D, SD-035)
- Melissa Murray (D, SD-024)
- Samuel Bell (D, SD-005)
Latest actions
- : Senate read and passed
- : Placed on Senate Calendar
- : Committee recommends passage
- : Scheduled for consideration
- : Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- : Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- : Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Votes
- Senate Seq #708: (June 11, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Finance: Passage (June 11, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Committee on Finance: Passage (May 19, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is S2452?
- S2452 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and.
- What does S2452 do?
- AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (Provides $100,000 to support the mental health and emotional well-being of children in OST settings.)
- What is the status of S2452?
- Passed one chamber as of June 11, 2026. Latest action: Senate read and passed (June 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored S2452?
- DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S2452?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S2452.pdf
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