Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H8232

Introduced
3/4/26  
Refer
3/4/26  
Report Pass
3/17/26  

Caption

AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT EMBRACING THE TOWNS OF FOSTER AND GLOCESTER

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S1155

Authorizes the town of Glocester to levy a supplemental tax, by voter referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by three percent (3%) for fiscal year 2026, to fund school operations and avoid the loss of critical town services.

RI H6409

Authorizes the town of Glocester to levy a supplemental tax, by voter referendum, that exceeds the current tax cap by three percent (3%) for fiscal year 2026, to fund school operations and avoid the loss of critical town services.

RI H5202

Increases the state’s regionalization bonus to six percent (6%) of the state’s fiscal year share of foundation education aid. This bonus would be ongoing and continuing so long as the district remains a regional school district.

RI H5371

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

RI H6057

Amends chapter 80 of the public laws of 1965 with respect to the composition of the regional district school building committee, apportionment of construction and operating costs and amendments to the agreement.

RI H6236

Amends the composition of school bus districts within the state to provide transportation to students in grades kindergarten through 12.

RI S0972

Amends the composition of school bus districts within the state to provide transportation to students in grades kindergarten through 12.

RI H5201

Ensures that transportation categorical funds between the state and regional school districts would be fully funded.

RI H5528

Requires the school district of a child in the custody of the department of children, youth and families (DCYF) to pay all the educational cost of the child if the child is place in another school district.

RI S0036

Amends the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to set the regionalization bonus at 2% of the state's share of foundation education aid for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and for each year thereafter.

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