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
- 2025
- May 1505/15/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyLatest
- May 905/09/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/15/2025)
- Feb 1302/13/2025 Introduced, referred to House FinanceIntroduced