H7680

RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7680 establishes funds for special education, transportation, and regionalization bonuses, and supports school resource officers.

Rhode Island H7680, the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act, establishes funds to cover excess costs for special education students, transportation of students to and within regional school districts, and regionalization bonuses for certain districts. It also provides state support for school resource officers in public middle and high schools. The act mandates criteria for allocating funds for categorical programs, including pre-kindergarten, career and technical education, and stabilization funds for specific districts.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

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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)

Feb 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance