The bill under consideration repeals sections 16-22-30 through 16-22-33 of the General Laws in Chapter 16-22, which previously outlined the process for developing statewide academic standards and curriculum frameworks in Rhode Island. The repealed sections included requirements for regular review and updating of standards, the involvement of a diverse group of educators and students, alignment with federal law, and respect for cultural, ethnic, and racial diversity. Additionally, the bill removes the detailed provisions for curriculum frameworks, which were to be developed with broad consultation and intended to guide educational processes, professional development, and instructional material selection. The content of the new provisions that will replace the repealed sections is not specified in the summary provided.

The bill also eliminates the requirements for the council on elementary and secondary education to direct the commissioner to review and identify high-quality curricula, the procedures for local education agencies (LEAs) to select from identified curricula, and the waiver process for LEAs to use alternative curricula. It removes the stipulation for LEAs to develop and execute a curriculum implementation plan and the requirement for the commissioner to submit curriculum frameworks to the council for approval and to report annually to the governor and legislative leaders. A new section titled "High quality curriculum and materials" is introduced, but its content is not detailed in the text. The bill would take effect upon passage, significantly altering the legal framework for curriculum selection and implementation in Rhode Island's public education system.