The bill amends Section 16-7.2-6 of the General Laws under "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act." It introduces new language that establishes provisions for state-funded expenses related to categorical programs. The act removes the requirement for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prorate funds available for distribution among school districts when the total approved costs for which school districts are seeking reimbursement exceed the amount of funding appropriated in any fiscal year. Additionally, the bill eliminates the funding of categorical programs as defined in the transition plan in Section 16-7.2-7. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
448: 16-7.2-6