Rhode Island families are waiting.
Now lawmakers want to make them wait forever.
H7415/S2787 would permanently ban any new charter public schools in Rhode Island — and cancel two schools that were already approved. Take Action: tell your legislator to vote NO.
SEE WHAT’S AT STAKE
Rhode Island families deserve public schools that fit their children’s needs, not fewer opportunities.
Watch this short video to learn how H7415/S2787 would impact students, families, and communities across our state.
This bill would permanently ban new charter public schools and cancel two already-approved schools. Rhode Island families deserve to find the right public school for their children.
→ Takes less than 30 seconds
→ Sent directly to legislators and Governor McKee
→ Helps expand access to public schools that meet students’ needs
Key Facts At-A-Glance
Explore the data and facts that show the impact of charter public schools
THE FACTS ARE CLEAR
Rhode Island families
are speaking loud and clear.
From education quality to opportunity for children school, Rhode Islanders agree: it’s time to expand options, not eliminate them.
WHAT THIS BILL ACTUALLY DOES
→ Permanently reduces the statewide charter cap from 35 to 25 — halting all future expansion
→ Cancels two already-approved schools: The Greene School expansion and De La Comunidad (DLC) Bilingual School
→ Imposes a three-year suspension on the establishment of new charter public schools and the addition of any new seats
