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RI S3009
Resolution
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathon Acosta
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AI Summary
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Creates a 9-member special legislative commission to study shared services and potential regionalization of Rhode Island school districts, with members appointed by August 2026
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Commission membership includes 3 state senators (representing urban, suburban, and rural municipalities, with at least 1 minority party member), plus representatives from NEARI, AFT Rhode Island, RI League of Cities and Towns, RIDE, RI Association of School Committees, and RI School Superintendents' Association
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Study scope covers existing shared service arrangements, fiscal and governance implications of regionalization, impact on educational equity and student outcomes, potential cost savings, and necessary statutory or regulatory changes
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Report with findings and recommendations due to the Senate by April 15, 2027, after which the commission expires
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Addresses declining public school enrollment since 2019 and rising per-pupil costs placing fiscal pressure on state and local education budgets
Legislative Description
SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY SHARED SERVICES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR REGIONALIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND (Creates a 9 member commission to study shared services and the potential for regionalization of school districts, and who would report back to the Senate by April 15, 2027, and whose life would expire once its report is issued.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
3/5/2026