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SB 423 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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

SB 423, titled "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act," establishes a new state funding category specifically for civics education. This bill amends existing law to provide direct state financial support to public school districts for the purpose of enhancing civics instruction. This new categorical funding aims to ensure dedicated resources are available for civics programs for students.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new state funding category for civics education, directly increasing public spending on essential educational programs per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates new state funding category for civics education, directly increasing resources for K-12 civics programs per bill summary.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025
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Committee
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May 6, 2025
Committee
05/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Hanna Gallo
DDemocratic
RI
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