S.2849

Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Allows school districts to seek reimbursement from state funds if they transport students at a lower cost using their own buses or vendors.

This bill amends the Rhode Island General Laws to allow individual school districts to obtain reimbursement from state funds if they transport students outside the district at a lower cost than the statewide system. The bill specifies that if a district uses its own buses or vendors, it can submit these costs to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for reimbursement. This provision aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency in school transportation services.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

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