The bill amends Section 16-7.2-6 of the General Laws under "The Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act." Key provisions include the removal of the requirement for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prorate funds 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 pursuant to the transition plan in Section 16-7.2-7. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
448: 16-7.2-6