AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE PAUL W. CROWLEY RHODE ISLAND STUDENT INVESTMENT INITIATIVE

SB 634 creates school-based councils at every Providence public school and a central advisory board to improve communication between schools, communities, and the Providence Public School Board. These councils, composed of principals, parents (up to six), teachers (two), community residents (two), and in high schools, one student, will approve school improvement plans and local spending proposals. The bill requires annual meetings, public reporting on school progress, and recommendations on staffing and curriculum, all while operating within existing district policies and collective bargaining agreements. It directly affects Providence public schools and their local decision-making processes, with no changes to state funding or curriculum standards.