H8157

Amends the determination of the state's share statute by amending the calculation for the poverty loss stabilization fund.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8157 amends the state's share statute by changing the poverty loss stabilization fund calculation to 75%.

Rhode Island H8157 modifies the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act by altering the calculation for the poverty loss stabilization fund. The bill changes the percentage from 50% to 75%, affecting how the state's share of foundation education aid is determined for districts with high concentrations of students in poverty. This change takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance