Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 256: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 256 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE EDUCATION EQUITY AND PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT. Primary sponsor: Victoria Gu (Democratic), Sam Zurier (Democratic), Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Brian Thompson (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates additional state education funding for the mental and behavioral health of students equal to 2% of the district’s total expenditures, and require those funds be used to hire staff such as school social workers, and behavioral specialists.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sam Zurier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Thompson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2025)
- 02/13/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance