H7245

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7245 amends special education funding calculations and provides additional funds for excess costs when special education students move.

Rhode Island H7245 amends the calculation of state funding for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The bill also provides additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved. The act revises the calculation of extraordinary special education costs and provides direct state funding for excess costs associated with special education students.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance