Rhode Island S2226 includes Medicaid enrollment in the student success factor for education aid calculations.

Rhode Island S2226 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to include a student's enrollment in Medicaid in the student success factor for calculating foundation education aid. This change aims to provide additional support for high-need students beyond the core instruction amount, starting with the FY 2027 calculation. The bill also mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a poverty measure that accurately reflects student poverty status and to submit reports on the use of funds and compliance with education aid provisions.

Rhode Island S2226 includes Medicaid enrollment in the student success factor for education aid calculations.

Rhode Island S2226 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to include a student's enrollment in Medicaid in the student success factor for calculating foundation education aid. This change aims to provide additional support for high-need students beyond the core instruction amount, starting with the FY 2027 calculation. The bill also mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a poverty measure that accurately reflects student poverty status and to submit reports on the use of funds and compliance with education aid provisions.