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RI S2548
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ujifusa
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AI Summary
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Lowers the threshold for "extraordinary" special education cost reimbursement from 4 times the core foundation amount to 3.5 times in FY 2028 and 3 times in FY 2029, making more districts eligible for state funding
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Requires the state to appropriate funds in the following fiscal year for approved excess special education costs when students move into a district after the district has already approved its annual budget
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Mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to collect data on educational costs exceeding thresholds at 2, 3, and 5 times the core foundation amount
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/13/2026