The bill amends Chapter 16-45 of the General Laws concerning Regional Vocational Schools by introducing a new section, 16-45-12, which focuses on inter-district communication and accounting for students enrolled in career and technical education (CTE) and pathways education programs outside their home districts. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill mandates that receiving districts report quarterly to sending districts about the status of students in these programs, including any significant changes in their participation, such as when a student is no longer participating or matriculating in the CTE or pathways education program.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the costs incurred by the receiving district to provide education services are lower than the home district's per pupil expenditure, the home district's financial responsibility will be limited to the lower cost of the receiving district. Furthermore, regarding transportation costs, the home district is required to pay only the actual cost of transporting the student to the receiving district, overriding any conflicting provisions in existing law related to transportation of school pupils beyond city and town limits. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section. Overall, the bill aims to enhance communication and financial arrangements between districts regarding students in CTE and pathways programs.