AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUDGET COMMISSION

HB 5252 creates a temporary five-member budget commission to oversee Warwick Public Schools' finances until the city approves the fiscal year 2025-2026 school budget. The commission must approve all school spending (except emergencies), develop a three-year financial plan within 120 days, and create a deficit reduction strategy. It cannot alter collective bargaining agreements, hire/terminate staff, or impact bond-funded projects. The commission expires once the approved budget and deficit plan are adopted, with its authority superseding conflicting local laws. This bill directly affects Warwick's school district and city budget processes.