A coalition dedicated to creating a culturally sustaining educational environment where RI students learn in multiple languages.
The Rhode Island Roadmap to Language Excellence is the sixth in the history of the “Roadmap to National Language Excellence” federal initiative launched by the National Security Education Program’s The Language Flagship in 2007. Our goal as stated in our strategic vision is, "The State of Rhode Island strives to create a multilingual, culturally savvy, globally competent Rhode Island community and
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06/03/2026
The Rhode Island state budget was released on Friday, and the Support and Access to Bilingual Education (SABE) Act (H-7389) was not included. There is still an opportunity to secure funding through a budget amendment due Wednesday - but it will require immediate action.
We are asking you to call, email, and share this action with your networks today through Wednesday.
The SABE Act supports Rhode Island's multilingual educator pipeline, which is already connecting multilingual adults to educator certification pathways and helping address critical teacher shortages across the state.
This is less than $1 million investment in a proven pipeline that is already producing results. Without continued funding, Rhode Island risks losing momentum and leaving candidates already in the pipeline without support.
TAKE ACTION
Please call and email using the scripts provided, access full instructions and email scripts here:
https://bit.ly/Support-SABE-Act-RI
Every call, email, and share helps ensure Rhode Island invests in the educators our students need, both English dominant and multilingual students.
Thank you for your continued support and urgency in this moment.
06/02/2026
🚨ACT NOW - before Wednesday, June 3.
The SABE Act (H-7389) was not included in the state budget.
This is about 20,886 multilingual learners AND 206 teacher vacancies - but let’s be clear: this benefits ALL students, including English - dominant students. Strong bilingual education strengthens classrooms, improves outcomes, and supports better staffed schools across Rhode Island.
• Call your State Rep
• Call Speaker Blazejewski (401-222-2466)
• Scan the QR or follow the link in bio
Every call matters. Share this so others can act too.
05/31/2026
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05/31/2026
🚨 The SABE Act was NOT included in the state budget.
Rhode Island’s multilingual educator pipeline is already showing results, connecting multilingual adults to certification pathways and helping address educator shortages across the state.
Without continued investment, Rhode Island risks losing momentum in a promising statewide pilot that is building the workforce our schools need.
📞 Contact legislative leadership and urge support for the SABE Act:
1. Call legislative leaders and urge them to act:
House Speaker Blazejewski — (401) 222-2466
House Majority Leader Kazarian — (401) 222-1723
Senate President Lawson — (401) 222-4901
Senate Majority Leader Ciccone — (401) 276-5579
Sample message:
"Please push for passage of the SABE Act (H-7389/ S-2555) and include it in the budget. Rhode Islanders deserve educational programs that serve all students, and teachers deserve clear, affordable pathways to certification."
2. Send a letter of support:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/pass-the-sabe-act-support-multilingual-education-teachers-in-ri?source=direct_link&
Every call, email, and letter demonstrate that Rhode Islanders value multilingual education, strong educator pathways, and equitable opportunities for all students.
The SABE Act is more than funding. It is about ensuring that Rhode Island can recruit, support, and retain the multilingual educators our schools need for years to come.
05/31/2026
🚨 The SABE Act was NOT included in the state budget.
Rhode Island’s multilingual educator pipeline is already showing results, connecting multilingual adults to certification pathways and helping address educator shortages across the state.
Without continued investment, Rhode Island risks losing momentum in a promising statewide pilot that is building the workforce our schools need.
📞 Contact legislative leadership and urge support for the SABE Act.