The bill amends Section 16-7.1-5 of the General Laws related to the Paul W. Crowley Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative, focusing on intervention and support for failing schools. It provides that the intervention, support, and control by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, as authorized by this section, may only be exercised in up to two (2) schools within one school district at any given time. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any such intervention, support, and control which has been initiated and is in effect prior to or as of July 1, 2025.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill removes references to school districts in certain contexts and eliminates a specific funding requirement for the Rhode Island Consortium for Instructional Leadership and Training.

Statutes affected:
5594: 16-7.1-5
5594  SUB A: 16-7.1-5