RI S2233

Creates a new civics education categorical funding program within Rhode Island's permanent foundation education-aid system, with funding distributed to districts based on student population size, socioeconomic status, and proportion of multilingual learners

Allocates $1,000,000 annually beginning July 1, 2027, with $600,000 designated for teacher professional development, student-led civics projects, and curriculum development

Requires a minimum 50% funding increase beginning July 1, 2028, to be used for teacher training in culturally responsive teaching, media literacy, and project-based learning, as well as partnerships with community organizations

Funding allocation must be approved by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education through a request for proposal (RFP) process, with unused funds carried forward to subsequent fiscal years

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education responsible for oversight and effectiveness assessment, including input from teachers and parents, with civic learning evaluation results made publicly accessible