S.3368

JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY RHODE ISLAND'S EDUCATION FUNDING FORMULA AND EDUCATION FINANCE SYSTEM (Creates a special joint legislative commission to make a comprehensive study of Rhode Island's education funding formula and education finance system.)

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Establishes a special joint legislative commission to study Rhode Island's education funding formula and finance system.

The bill creates a special joint legislative commission to study Rhode Island's education funding formula and finance system. The commission will evaluate the feasibility of implementing recommendations from the Rhode Island Foundation's Blue Ribbon Commission Report, assess the adequacy and sustainability of the current funding formula, and develop recommendations for modifications. The commission will submit an interim report by March 2, 2027, and a final report by September 1, 2027, with the commission expiring on December 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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9 Nay

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9 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 9

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 22

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

House

Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)