S.2030

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF APPROXIMATELY $30,000,000 TO RHODE ISLAND'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $100,000 to each public school in Rhode Island for school safety and security improvements.)

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2030 allocates $30 million for safety and security upgrades in public schools.

Rhode Island S2030 authorizes an appropriation of approximately $30 million to be distributed to each of the state's more than 300 public schools for safety and security improvements. Each school would receive $100,000 for upgrades including audio and visual systems, access control systems, and communication systems. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these investments in light of recent mass shootings and technological advancements.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

9 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

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

Jan 9

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance