H8131

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S METHOD OF FUNDING CHARTER SCHOOLS (Creates a 13-member joint commission to study Rhode Island’s method of funding charter schools, and would report back to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and would expire on July 1, 2027.)

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8131 establishes a special joint legislative commission to study the state's funding method for charter schools.

Rhode Island H8131 creates a 13-member special joint legislative commission to study the state's funding method for charter schools. The commission will include members from the House and Senate, representatives from various educational organizations, and will be chaired by appointees from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. The commission will assess administrative costs in different types of charter schools and traditional school districts. It must submit a final report to the Governor and the General Assembly by April 1, 2027, and will expire on July 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Education