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, school resource officers.

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, school resource officers, and transportation costs. It includes provisions for regionalization bonuses, funding for school resource officers, and support for pre-kindergarten programs. The bill also establishes a stabilization fund for Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center to ensure appropriate funding. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–4 · May 28
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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4 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Education Consideration

May 6

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Finance

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage