Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2239: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Provides that a school district could elect and choose to not spend money on any mandate that is not fully funded through the state education aid formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief by allowing school districts to opt out of unfunded mandates, reducing local tax burden and ensuring state funding for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows school districts to opt out of unfunded mandates, preventing financial strain and promoting equitable resource allocation in education funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7456: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2M in FY2025 budget for school social workers, increasing public service funding per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2M for social worker hiring with 1:250 student ratio mandate, directly enhancing K-12 student support services and funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school social workers for mental health services, directly advancing student mental health care access per bill's allocation and mandate.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $2M to hire school social workers, directly funding employment positions in education sector per mandate.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax K-12 Education School Funding Student Health

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 2025: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Prohibits total education aid paid to any local education agency from being reduced by more than one percent (1%) of the municipal education appropriation in the previous fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTitle explicitly states 'property tax relief' and prevents reductions in education aid, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income homeowners.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents significant cuts to education funding by capping reductions at 1% of prior year's appropriation, protecting current funding levels for schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax School Funding

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 7245: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides property tax relief via education funding adjustments, directly aligning with tax relief indicators for support.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides additional funds for special education excess costs when students move districts, directly increasing K-12 school funding and addressing equity needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax State Budget School Funding Special Education

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