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HB 8159

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 28, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8159
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-28
Education Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Provides that in local education agencies when over 45% of the children have a family income that is at or below 185% of federal poverty guidelines, then the student success factor will be 50% by the core instruction per-pupil amount.

Sponsor
Casey
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-28 Status in_committee
2026-04-28 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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