The bill amends Section 16-7-17 of the General Laws in Chapter 16-7, which pertains to the timing of payments from the state to communities for the state's share of the cost of the basic educational program and approved expenditures. The amendment specifies that the state will pay each community in twelve monthly installments, rather than the previous schedule. The bill includes an insertion that clarifies the payment schedule, ensuring that the city of East Providence will also receive payments in twelve monthly installments, overriding any contrary provisions from Public Law 2012, chapter 241, article 12, section 5. The deletion from the current law removes the exception for the city of East Providence, which was previously paid in October and April.

The explanation provided by the Legislative Council indicates that the purpose of the act is to change the payment schedule for the city of East Providence, aligning it with the monthly installment plan used for other communities. This change aims to provide a consistent payment schedule across all communities. The act is set to take effect upon passage, meaning that the new payment schedule will be implemented as soon as the bill is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
7543: 16-7-17