Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8159
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· 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.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026 · Legislature
04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance