H8160

Removes funding requirement from department of elementary and secondary education.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8160 removes funding requirement for prorating education funds among school districts.

Rhode Island H8160 removes the requirement for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prorate funds among school districts if the total approved costs exceed the funding appropriated. It also eliminates funding for categorical programs as per the transition plan. This change aims to streamline the allocation process for education funds and remove certain funding restrictions.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
0
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