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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5201: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 5201 amends the "Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act" to ensure full state funding for certain transportation costs. Specifically, it mandates that, starting with the fiscal year 2026 budget, the state will fully fund transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts. This aims to provide complete state coverage for these specific transportation expenses for regional school districts. The act also outlines state funding for other categorical programs, such as excess costs for special education, career and technical education, and pre-kindergarten programs.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates full state funding for school district transportation costs, directly providing property tax relief as stated in the bill's title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates full state funding for school transportation costs, increasing state financial support for regional districts per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5976: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

Provides $4,000,000 to support comprehensive and effective afterschool, school vacation, summer learning and workforce development programs for students in grades kindergarten through twelve (K-12).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4M for K-12 after-school programs, directly increasing state funding for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $4M for K-12 afterschool/summer programs, directly funding educational access and student support initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D) Grace Diaz (D) Pat Serpa (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Mary Messier (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5749: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

HB 5749, "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act," amends the method for determining the state's share of education funding for local school districts. The bill updates the formula used to calculate a district's state aid, considering its revenue-generating capacity and the concentration of high-need students, including those in charter and state schools. It also increases the support available to districts through a poverty loss stabilization fund. Specifically, if a district's state share of aid declines significantly, the amount received from this fund would increase from 50% to 75% of the difference. These changes aim to adjust how state education funding is allocated to districts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief through adjusted state education funding formula, reducing local tax burden on high-need districts while increasing state aid.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill updates education funding formula to target high-need districts and increases support via poverty loss stabilization fund.90% confidence
Jennifer Boylan (D) Justine Caldwell (D) June Speakman (D) Evan Shanley (D) Jason Knight (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5978: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that in local educational agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief for districts with high poverty rates, directly supporting tax relief for lower-income communities per title and summary.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases per-pupil funding for high-poverty schools (over 45% below 185% poverty line), directly advancing educational equity through targeted resource allocation.95% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Stephen Casey (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Bob Phillips (D) Jon Brien (I)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5204: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

Allows an individual school district that can utilize its own buses or vendors at a lower cost than the statewide system, to obtain reimbursement for these costs from state funds.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables school districts to receive state reimbursement for transportation costs, ensuring funding for a core operational need in K-12 education.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides state reimbursement for school transportation costs, directly funding pupil transit infrastructure beyond municipal limits.90% confidence
Scott Slater (D) Megan Cotter (D) Kathleen Fogarty (D) Brian Kennedy (D) Julie Casimiro (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5750: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends the term "extraordinary costs" for the purposes of excess costs associated with special education students. The new definition of extraordinary costs would be educational costs that are over 3 times the average statewide special education cost.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTitle explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly supporting tax relief for property owners through education funding adjustments.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAmends special education cost definition to expand funding eligibility for higher-need students, advancing education equity through adjusted cost thresholds.85% confidence
Bill O'Brien (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5743: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS

HB 5743 proposes several changes to teacher certification in Rhode Island. It would automatically extend existing teacher certifications, held as of July 1, 2025, for three or five years without fees. The bill also aims to boost teacher recruitment by waiving initial certification and Praxis exam fees for a three-year period. Furthermore, it would allow experienced teachers to acquire additional certifications and directs the Department of Education to create more flexible pathways for teacher and administrator certification, including recognizing non-traditional experience.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationWaives certification fees and extends credentials to boost teacher recruitment/retention, directly supporting educator access and school staffing needs.90% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Nathan Biah (D) Brandon Potter (D) David Morales (D) Joshua Giraldo (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5742: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

Establishes a statewide “Healthy School Meals for all” universal school breakfast and lunch program in Rhode Island public schools phased in over 3 years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal school meal program, expanding access to nutrition support for all students in public schools, directly advancing educational access and student well-being.95% confidence
Susan Donovan (D) Lauren Carson (D) Justine Caldwell (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Grace Diaz (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 6012: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

House Bill 6012, titled "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act," proposes to establish a new categorical program for education funding. This program is specifically designed to provide financial support for students who reside in municipalities with an affordable housing plan. The bill amends an existing section of law that outlines various state-funded education expenses. While the bill intends to add this new funding category, the provided truncated text does not detail the specific mechanisms or provisions of this new affordable housing-related program.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief for municipalities with affordable housing plans, directly reducing tax burden on residents per title and summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates new categorical education funding program targeting students in municipalities with affordable housing plans, directly advancing educational equity through financial support.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ties education funding to municipalities with affordable housing plans, incentivizing such policies to secure state education dollars.90% confidence
Charlene Lima (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5202: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state education funding (regionalization bonus) and is titled 'PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT', indicating tax relief and support for education funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases regional school district funding by 6% of foundation education aid, directly advancing school finance support.95% confidence
Mike Chippendale (R) Susan Donovan (D) Tina Spears (D) Megan Cotter (D) Brian Kennedy (D)
died · Rhode Island · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 5979: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Requires a review by the department of elementary and secondary education of the formula components used to compute the aid needed to support high need students.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill title explicitly includes 'Property Tax Relief,' directly advancing tax relief for homeowners, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets equity for high-need students via formula review, aligning with education equity goals and funding support indicators.75% confidence
Karen Alzate (D) Stephen Casey (D) Scott Slater (D) Bill O'Brien (D) Bob Phillips (D)
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