H8270

Revises the calculation for the student success factor in the education-aid formula by adding an additional multiplier for twenty-five percent (25%) for each resident child who is identified as a multilingual learner.

Introduced·3/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8270 revises the education-aid formula to include a 25% multiplier for each multilingual learner.

Rhode Island H8270 amends the education-aid formula by adding a 25% multiplier for each resident child identified as a multilingual learner. This change aims to better fund the instructional needs of multilingual learners. The bill also mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to evaluate and report on the number of multilingual learners and their family income status. The new formula takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Mar 11

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance