S.2819

Removes funding requirement from department of elementary and secondary education.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2819 removes funding requirement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Rhode Island S2819 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to remove the requirement for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prorate funds among school districts if total approved costs exceed available funding. The bill also eliminates funding for categorical programs, including special education, career and technical education, and school resource officers. This change affects how the state distributes education funds and the specific programs it supports.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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7
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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)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance