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RI H7341
RI H7341Provides for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving CTE or pathways education.
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would provide for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving career and technical education or attending pathways programs outside of the student’s home district. This act would also adjust the costs between a sending and receiving district to educate and transport students receiving CTE or pathways education services. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to improve communication and financial arrangements between school districts when students attend career and technical education (CTE) programs or pathways programs outside their home district. CTE programs offer specialized training for specific careers, while pathways programs provide a structured educational route towards a particular field. Under this bill, the "receiving district" (where the student attends the program) must regularly inform the "sending district" (the student's home district) about the student's participation and any significant changes. Furthermore, if the receiving district's cost to educate the student is less than what the home district typically spends per student, the home district will only be responsible for that lower cost. The bill also clarifies that the home district will only pay the actual cost of transporting the student to the receiving district, overriding any other transportation cost rules. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to create regulations to put these changes into effect.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Education (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7341.pdf |
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