Establishes a new categorical funding category for civics education.
Increases the state's regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state's fiscal year share of foundation education aid and would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.
Directs the departments of human services and education to work together to sustain and strengthen existing workforce development and compensation programs for educators working in licensed child care and early learning programs statewide.
Establishes the office of early childhood development and learning to manage a statewide early learning system for children from birth through age five (5), and ensure all children enter school ready to learn.
Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.
Expands the authority of the town council to enact ordinances establishing procedures and standards related to the rental of motorized bicycles, motor scooters and motorized tricycles in New Shoreham.
Amend the calculation of state funding provided to local education agencies for special education services.
Bans preferential treatment to a university applicant because of the student's familial relationship to a previous university attendee.
Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.
Authorizes the department of housing to issue bonds in the amount of $50,000,000 with a maturity date not to exceed 20 years, to establish the housing production revolving fund, to promote the development of housing and ensuring more affordable housing.
