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5/13/2025
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House passes Rep. Casimiro’s bill that requires school districts to cooperate with the courts
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STATE HOUSE – The House today passed legislation (2025-H 6039) sponsored by Rep. Julie A. Casimiro that would require school districts to cooperate more with the courts regarding children in state care and their education.
“We have all read stories about children in state care falling through the cracks because important information or recommendations concerning a child’s educational welfare has not been shared between interested parties or has been ignored. Often, judges are more aware of a child’s circumstances than the school system, so it’s imperative that our school districts listen to and implement recommendations from the courts regarding a child’s education. As Rhode Island continues to lag behind in acceptable educational outcomes for its children in state care, this bill will ensure that the courts have the opportunity to weigh in on decisions that will have positive educational results for our kids in need of help,” said Representative Casimiro (D-Dist. 31, North Kingstown, Exeter).
The legislation would require every school district to render all assistance and cooperation, within its jurisdictional power, to the court with any information concerning a child that the court may require.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration, where Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Providence, Lincoln) has introduced the legislation (2025-S 1056).
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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