· RI legislature · 2025

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

Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.

Sponsor

Lori Urso (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-13

Policy area

Education

Latest action

05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study