Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2245
AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Mandates public schools (K-12) have one full-time certified social worker for every 250 students and allocates $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for school districts and municipalities to hire additional social workers.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 19, 2026 · Legislature
05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
01/23/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance