S.3077

RELATING EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3077 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to provide state funding for special education, transportation, and school.

Rhode Island S3077 amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to provide direct state funding for excess costs associated with special education students, transporting students within regional school districts, and employing school resource officers. Special education funding covers costs exceeding four times the core foundation amount. Transportation funding supports regional school districts and out-of-district non-public schools. School resource officers receive state support for salaries and benefits, with specific requirements based on school enrollment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–4 · May 28
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passage

33 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

May 6

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage

May 26

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)