H7389

Appropriates nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($950,000) to establish a bilingual education support fund within the department of elementary and secondary education and provides for implementation of support and access to bilingual education.

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance