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RI H7421

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Paplauskas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Revenue to publish a report, developed in collaboration with local education agencies (LEAs), identifying school district costs that are partially funded or unfunded by the state

  • Mandates the report be provided to the General Assembly, Speaker of the House, Senate President, and Governor for consideration during budget preparation

  • Requires the report to be publicly accessible and published on the state transparency portal

  • Changes language regarding state mandate reimbursements from "may" to "shall" be appropriated by the General Assembly, strengthening the reimbursement requirement

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Increases transparency provisions and require reporting of the partially funded and unfunded school district costs.

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Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Education

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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