Rhode Island S2819 removes funding requirement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Rhode Island S2819 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to remove the requirement for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prorate funds among school districts if total approved costs exceed available funding. The bill also eliminates funding for categorical programs, including special education, career and technical education, and school resource officers. This change affects how the state distributes education funds and the specific programs it supports.
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