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RI S2625
RI S2625Provides for better communication between sending and receiving districts regarding students receiving CTE or pathways education.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
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 refers to programs that prepare students for specific careers, and pathways programs offer specialized educational tracks. Under this bill, the district providing the education (the "receiving district") must regularly inform the student's home district (the "sending district") about the student's participation and any changes in their status. Furthermore, if the receiving district's cost to educate a student is less than what the student's home district typically spends per student, the home district will only be responsible for the lower cost incurred by the receiving district. 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 regulations that might require a higher payment for transportation. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to create rules to put these provisions into practice.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2625.pdf |
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