Education (School Funding)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2373: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to set the regionalization bonus at 2% of the state's share of foundation education aid for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and for each year thereafter.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief via regionalization bonus, aligning with tax relief indicators in title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill sets regionalization bonus at 2% of state's foundation education aid, increasing school funding allocation for fiscal years 2026 onward.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2226: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly aligning with tax reduction support in Budget & Taxes category.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill includes Medicaid enrollment in foundation education-aid formula's student success factor, increasing funding for schools serving low-income students to advance educational equity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Student Financial Aid Student Health

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7245: 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 explicitly provides property tax relief via education funding adjustments, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for support.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides additional funds for special education excess costs when students move districts, directly increasing K-12 school funding and addressing equity needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Special Education

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died · Rhode Island · House May 7, 2026

HB 7420: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 7420 updates how state education funding is calculated to address inequities, primarily affecting school districts with high numbers of students in poverty. It introduces a new formula that factors in a district's revenue capacity and poverty levels to determine state aid, with a poverty loss stabilization fund for districts seeing aid drops over 2%. The bill also creates specific state-funded programs for special education costs, career and technical education, pre-K access, and stabilization for districts like Central Falls, Davies, and the Met Center. It requires the state to publish a report identifying unfunded district costs and share this with lawmakers and the public. These changes aim to adjust funding based on need while adding targeted support for specific educational programs and struggling districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief and establishes new state-funded education programs, directly supporting budget allocation for public services and tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationUpdates education funding formula to address inequities in high-poverty districts, creates new state-funded programs for special education, career tech, and pre-K access, and establishes a poverty loss stabilization fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Early Childhood School Funding Special Education

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2025: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTitle explicitly states 'property tax relief' and prevents reductions in education aid, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income homeowners.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents significant cuts to education funding by capping reductions at 1% of prior year's appropriation, protecting current funding levels for schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax School Funding

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in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Jan 16, 2026

SB 2088: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Provides the department of elementary and secondary education, in consultation with a workgroup composed of various stakeholders, develops a funding formula for school districts sending students to career and technical programs outside their district.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDevelops funding formula for career/technical education programs, advancing CTE access and resource allocation through structured district funding mechanisms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education School Funding School Transportation

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signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 7163: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FOUNDATION LEVEL SCHOOL SUPPORT

Prohibits participation in federal school voucher tax credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations unless both the general assembly and the governor approve such participation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits federal school voucher tax credit participation, restricting a tax incentive program which aligns with 'oppose' criteria of limiting tax breaks.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of public school funds to private voucher programs without legislative approval, protecting public education funding stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7455: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 2% of district expenditures for mental health staffing, increasing state education funding and public service spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 2% state funding for mental health staff, directly increasing educational support for student well-being and school programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates 2% of district funds for student mental/behavioral health, requiring hiring of school social workers and behavioral specialists, directly supporting mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Student Health Mental Health

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