Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education in Rhode Island. It creates a fund dedicated to civics education, with funding determined by district needs, including student population size, socioeconomic status, and multilingual learners. The funding will be used for teacher professional development, curriculum purchase and creation, and transporting students to out-of-district non-public schools. The state will cover the costs of non-public out-of-district transportation for participating districts.

Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education in Rhode Island. It creates a fund dedicated to civics education, with funding determined by district needs, including student population size, socioeconomic status, and multilingual learners. The funding will be used for teacher professional development, curriculum purchase and creation, and transporting students to out-of-district non-public schools. The state will cover the costs of non-public out-of-district transportation for participating districts.