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RI S2239
RI S2239Provides 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.
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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 provide on and after July 1, 2027, 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 or of any other state funding received through the department of elementary and secondary education. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill, effective upon passage, allows school districts, starting July 1, 2027, to opt out of spending money on any "mandate" that is not fully funded by the state. A mandate is defined as any rule or policy from the department of elementary and secondary education that requires a school district to spend money without corresponding state funding, including through the state education aid formula. If a district chooses not to fund a mandate, it must notify the department in writing by August 31st of that fiscal year, specifying the mandate and the amount of money saved, and will not face penalties or reduced state aid for this decision.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Elaine Morgan (R)*,
Bob Britto (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Jessica de la Cruz (R),
Andrew Dimitri (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Stefano Famiglietti (D),
Thomas Paolino (R),
Gordon Rogers (R),
Lori Urso (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2239.pdf |
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