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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2819: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

This bill amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to remove a funding requirement from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. It establishes specific funding categories for special education costs, career and technical education programs, pre-kindergarten access, and transportation expenses for students attending out-of-district non-public schools or within regional school districts. The legislation also creates stabilization funds for Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center to address local capacity concerns and high school operating costs, while providing temporary bonuses to regionalized school districts. Additionally, it defines and provides state support for school resource officers who complete specialized training in school policing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes specific funding categories for special education, CTE, pre-K, and transportation, creating stabilization funds for school districts, indicating increased funding for education services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes specific funding categories for special education, CTE, pre-K, and transportation, creating stabilization funds for districts, indicating clear intent to strengthen education funding and access.85% confidence
Ryan Pearson (D) Brian Thompson (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Frank Ciccone (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2817: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX CREDITS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

Includes individuals as contributors. Increases annual credit cap by percentage amount of unused credits. Increases the tax credit rate percentage. Establishes scholarships of $750,000 to disadvantaged students and $250,000 to pre-K students.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax credits and establishes scholarship funding for disadvantaged and pre-K students, advancing education funding and providing tax relief.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides tax credits for scholarship contributions and establishes scholarships for disadvantaged and pre-K students, expanding educational access and funding.85% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2551: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

SB 2551 revises how the state calculates education funding for school districts, using a new formula that considers both a district's revenue capacity and the percentage of students in poverty (specifically for districts with over 50% poverty). It creates a "poverty loss stabilization fund" to support districts experiencing a significant drop (more than 2%) in their state funding share, and requires the state to publish an annual report identifying unfunded district costs. The bill also allocates new state funds for special education, career and technical education programs, pre-kindergarten access, and specific stabilization support for Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center school districts. Additionally, it provides direct state funding for transportation costs for students attending non-public schools and within regional school districts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief' in title and creates stabilization fund to protect education funding from significant drops, aligning with tax relief and funding protection indicators.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRevises funding formula to prioritize high-poverty districts, creates poverty loss stabilization fund for funding drops, requires annual reporting on unfunded costs.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2548: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief and increases special education funding, aligning with tax relief and public service investment indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides additional funds for special education student cost coverage, directly increasing educational funding for districts.95% confidence
Walter Felag (D) Jonathon Acosta (D) Sam Zurier (D) Mark McKenney (D) Lou DiPalma (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2556: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE BRIGHT TODAY SCHOLARSHIP AND OPEN ENROLLMENT EDUCATION ACT

SB 2556, the Bright Today Scholarship and Open Enrollment Education Act, would create a new education program in Rhode Island allowing parents of K-12 students to choose public or private school options. Eligible students (those attending public school previously, starting school for the first time in RI, or coming from private/homeschool settings) could receive state-funded scholarships to cover tuition at participating private schools, approved curricula, tutoring, textbooks, and standardized test fees. The program requires parents to commit to providing specific core subjects and using scholarship funds only for designated educational expenses, with unspent funds rolling over for future grades. It aims to let state education funds follow students to their chosen schools while maintaining district funding levels.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state-funded scholarships for K-12 private school options, expanding educational access and providing direct funding for tuition/curriculum.95% confidence
Jessica de la Cruz (R) Gordon Rogers (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2540: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM

Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRedirects per-pupil funding to private scholarship accounts, defunding public education programs80% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRedirects per-pupil public funding to private scholarship accounts, diverting resources from public schools and weakening traditional public education funding streams.85% confidence
Elaine Morgan (R)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2662: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

Allows Rhode Island employers can help pay employees’ student loans in high-need fields if they work full-time for 2 years in undeserved areas and are in an income driven repayment plan. RISLA must provide annual reporting.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationReduces student debt barriers for employees in high-need fields, expanding access to education careers in underserved areas through employer-sponsored repayment.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employer-sponsored student loan repayment as a worker benefit in high-need fields, expanding non-wage employment incentives.75% confidence
Meghan Kallman (D) Hanna Gallo (D) Bridget Valverde (D) Alana DiMario (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2663: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Establishes a statewide "healthy school meals for all" universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school meal program, increasing student access to nutrition and supporting school meal funding as part of education policy.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Lammis Vargas (D) Pete Appollonio (D) Ana Quezada (D) Tiara Mack (D)
died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2730: AN ACT RELATING TO DELINQUENT AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN -- PROCEEDINGS IN FAMILY COURT

Prohibits a peace officer, as defined in § 12-7-21, from employing threats, physical harm, deprivation, deception, coercion, or psychologically manipulative interrogation tactics during the custodial interrogation of a juvenile.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits coercive interrogation tactics against juveniles, enhancing police accountability and protecting youth rights in criminal proceedings.95% confidence
Jonathon Acosta (D) Tiara Mack (D) Jake Bissaillon (D)
died · Rhode Island · House May 19, 2026

HB 7631: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- MEDICARE ENROLLMENT

Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDisregards asset checks for Medicare eligibility, expanding access to coverage without federal approval requirement.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) David Morales (D) Michelle McGaw (D) Jose Batista (D) Evan Shanley (D)
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