Rhode IslandAN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
What it does
Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 2804/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House FinanceIntroduced