H8351

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.)

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Rhode Island establishes a new education funding and accountability act to overhaul the state's public school funding formula.

The Rhode Island Education Funding and Accountability Act establishes a comprehensive, transparent, and student-centered funding formula for all Rhode Island public schools. It aims to distribute state and local resources equitably according to instructional need, ensure municipalities contribute in proportion to their fiscal capacity, and link expenditures to student outcomes. The act defines a core education amount, sets up a tiered system of support and intervention for local education agencies, and mandates early childhood education integration.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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7 Nay

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10 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

House Finance Consideration

Apr 28

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

House

House passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)