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RI H7318
RI H7318Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6.0%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.
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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 increase the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill increases the state's "regionalization bonus," which is an additional payment to school districts that have consolidated into a regional school district, to six percent (6.0%) of the state's fiscal year share of foundation education aid, which is the primary state funding for public schools. This increased bonus would be a permanent, ongoing payment as long as the district maintains its regional status, and it applies to districts that are already regionalized or become regionalized before July 1, 2026, as well as those that regionalize after that date. The bill also specifies that this enhanced bonus will begin for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and will take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Megan Cotter (D)*,
Julie Casimiro (D),
Michael Chippendale (R),
Susan Donovan (D),
Brian Kennedy (D),
Jason Knight (D),
Paul Santucci (R),
June Speakman (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House 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/HouseText26/H7318.pdf |
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