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RI H7271
RI H7271Amends the composition of the urban collaborative in Providence and provides that it is governed by a board of trustees.
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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 amend the composition of the urban collaborative in Providence and would provide that the urban collaborative would be governed by a board of trustees. It would also clarify that the Providence public schools cannot terminate their participation in the urban collaborative during the state takeover of the Providence public schools without the approval of the Providence school board. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill amends the structure and governance of the urban collaborative, a program in Providence that provides alternative education and diagnostic services for students struggling in traditional school settings, by establishing a board of trustees to oversee its operations and clarifying that the Providence public schools cannot withdraw from the collaborative during a state takeover without the approval of the Providence school board. The bill also specifies how the urban collaborative is funded, allowing it to receive state education aid, local contributions, and other revenue sources as if it were a school district, and includes provisions to protect Providence students' participation and funding for the collaborative, even during the state's intervention in the Providence public school district.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Education Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 ) (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7271.pdf |
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