RI S2245 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-19 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-05-19 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT - 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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-05-19 - Senate - Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study (Y: 7 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 3) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2026-05-15 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026) |
| 2026-01-23 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Finance |
