S.2226

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2226 includes Medicaid enrollment in the student success factor for education aid calculations.

Rhode Island S2226 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to include a student's enrollment in Medicaid in the student success factor for calculating foundation education aid. This change aims to provide additional support for high-need students beyond the core instruction amount, starting with the FY 2027 calculation. The bill also mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop a poverty measure that accurately reflects student poverty status and to submit reports on the use of funds and compliance with education aid provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 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 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance