Rhode Island H7389 allocates $950,000 to establish a bilingual education support fund for local education agencies.

Rhode Island H7389 establishes a bilingual education support fund within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The fund will receive $950,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2027, with $300,000 designated for implementing dual language programs in traditional public school districts and $600,000 for supporting local education agencies' dual language programs. The fund will also accept charitable contributions. Eligible recipients include traditional public school districts, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education.

Rhode Island H7389 allocates $950,000 to establish a bilingual education support fund for local education agencies.

Rhode Island H7389 establishes a bilingual education support fund within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The fund will receive $950,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2027, with $300,000 designated for implementing dual language programs in traditional public school districts and $600,000 for supporting local education agencies' dual language programs. The fund will also accept charitable contributions. Eligible recipients include traditional public school districts, community-based organizations, and institutions of higher education.