Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 8351 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE RHODE ISLAND EDUCATION FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Last action — 06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a new funding formula for public education in Rhode Island.

This legislation creates the Rhode Island Education Funding and Accountability Act, introducing a fully revised funding formula for all public education levels. It aims to reform how education is funded in the state.

What this means for you
  • Families: This change could affect how educational resources are allocated in your local schools.

Summary

Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 06/07/2026 Proposed Substitute

  2. 06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  3. 04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

  5. 03/25/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 104 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (104)

104 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 8351 do?
Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.
Who sponsors HB 8351?
HB 8351 is sponsored by Robert D. Phillips (Democratic), Enrique George Sanchez (Democratic), Jon D. Brien (Independent), Jenni A. Furtado (Democratic), Edith H. Ajello (Democratic), Rebecca M. Kislak (Democratic), Teresa Ann Tanzi (Democratic), Mia A. Ackerman (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), and Joseph M. McNamara (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 8351?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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