Providence charter school singled out by moratorium sues McKee, General Assembly leaders

By: Alexander Castro

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 27, 2026

Words: 1,496

Last Updated: 6 days, 23 hours ago

Body Text Preview

A dual-language public charter school blocked from opening in Providence next fall under a moratorium passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Dan McKee filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday.

De La Comunidad Bilingual Public Charter School had moved partially, but not entirely, through the necessary approval pipeline when the state legislature OK’d a three-year moratorium on new charter school approvals, effectively preventing it from opening. McKee, who is …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us