RI S2837

Senate resolution formally requests the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to review and fully implement all provisions of the state education funding formula as required by statute

Expresses concern about a significant gap between statutory directives in the funding formula and actual implementation by the Department, particularly affecting students with the greatest needs

Identifies specific areas requiring attention: multilingual learners funding based on actual costs and WIDA assessment levels, more accurate poverty index measures, and improved communication to municipalities about local share calculations

References constitutional authority under Article XII, Sections 1 and 4, establishing the General Assembly's duty to promote public schools and make necessary provisions for education

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to the Speaker of the House, Governor, Commissioner of Education, and chairs of the Council and Board of Education