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RI S2226
RI S2226Provides that a student's enrollment in Medicaid would be included in calculating and determining the student success factor for use in the foundation education-aid formula.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would include Medicaid enrollment in the student success factor of the foundation aid formula to provide added support for high-need students beyond the core instructional amount. This would begin with the FY 2027 calculation. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act" to include a student's enrollment in Medicaid when calculating the "student success factor," which is a component of the foundation education-aid formula used to determine state funding for schools. This change, which will begin with the fiscal year 2027 calculations, aims to provide additional support for high-need students beyond the basic instructional costs. The bill also specifies that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Jonathon Acosta (D)*,
Jacob Bissaillon (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Lou DiPalma (D),
Walter Felag (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
Bridget Valverde (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Sam Zurier (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2226.pdf |
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