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RI S2088

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hanna Gallo

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must develop a tuition formula for career and technical education programs, with the formula due to legislative education committee chairs by December 31, 2027

  • Sending school districts must pay tuition to districts operating career and technical programs, and receiving districts must post tuition rates on their websites

  • A workgroup must be convened including representatives from career and technical schools, RI School Superintendents' Association, RI Association of School Committees, National Education Association, RI Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals, and RI Career and Technical board of trustees

  • Act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

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.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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