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HB 8351 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Summary
Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes revised funding formula for public education, indicating increased state investment in education services and fiscal management.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes revised funding formula for all public education levels, indicating intent to strengthen and fund education system.85% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 Last action Jun 7, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
1
Apr 28, 2026
Committee
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
03/25/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Bob Phillips
Bob Phillips
DDemocratic
RI
51
P
Photo of Edith Ajello
Edith Ajello
DDemocratic
RI
1
P
Photo of Enrique Sanchez
Enrique Sanchez
DDemocratic
RI
9
P
Photo of Jenni Furtado
Jenni Furtado
DDemocratic
RI
64
P
Photo of Jon Brien
Jon Brien
IIndependent
RI
49
P
Photo of Joseph McNamara
Joseph McNamara
DDemocratic
RI
19
P
Photo of Mia Ackerman
Mia Ackerman
DDemocratic
RI
45
P
Photo of Rebecca Kislak
Rebecca Kislak
DDemocratic
RI
4
P
Photo of Teresa Tanzi
Teresa Tanzi
DDemocratic
RI
34
P
Photo of Terri Cortvriend
Terri Cortvriend
DDemocratic
RI
72