H8511

Amends the school funding formula to ensure that local education authorities do not lose funding due to disruptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Introduced·5/1/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8511 amends the school funding formula to prevent funding losses for local education authorities due to disruptions in the supplemental.

Rhode Island H8511 amends the school funding formula to ensure local education authorities do not lose funding due to disruptions in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a poverty measure that accurately reflects students' family income without relying on school nutrition programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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)

May 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance