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RI H7318
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Megan Cotter
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AI Summary
- Increases the regionalization bonus for regional school districts from the current 2% (first year) and 1% (second year) structure to a flat 6% of the state's share of foundation education aid
- Makes the regionalization bonus ongoing and continuing each fiscal year, rather than ceasing after the third fiscal year under current law
- Districts regionalized before July 1, 2026 would receive the 6% bonus starting in fiscal year 2026-2027; districts regionalizing after that date would receive it in their first full fiscal year
- Applies to regional school districts established under Chapter 3 of Title 16, including the Chariho Regional School District
- Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6.0%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
1/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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