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RI S2226
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathon Acosta
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AI Summary
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Adds Medicaid enrollment as a qualifying factor for the student success factor in Rhode Island's foundation education aid formula, beginning with the FY 2027 calculation
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Students enrolled in Medicaid will be counted alongside SNAP participants when determining which students qualify for the 40% additional funding weight for high-need students (families at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines)
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Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to use Medicaid enrollment data in calculating the state share ratio and formulating budget estimates
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Directs the department to submit an FY 2027 budget estimate using expanded direct certification with Medicaid matching to identify low-income students
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
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.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
1/23/2026