Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 10 D cosponsors

SB 2548 — AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT

Last action — 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 10 sponsors

    10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).

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In plain language

The bill amends state funding for special education and related educational costs.

This bill modifies how state funding calculations are made for special education, revising cost thresholds for FY 2028-2029 and allowing for additional funds for students who move into a district after budget approval.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of special education students may benefit from increased funding for associated costs and access to additional services.

Summary

Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  2. 05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

  3. 02/13/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate 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

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2548 do?
Amends State funding calculations for special education, revising extraordinary cost calculations for FY 2028-2029, and providing additional funds for excess costs when special education students move into a district after the budget is approved.
Who sponsors SB 2548?
SB 2548 is sponsored by Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Samuel D. Zurier (Democratic), Tiara T. Mack (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Samuel W. Bell (Democratic), and Linda L. Ujifusa (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2548?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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