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HB 8548·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL PUPILS BEYOND CITY AND TOWN LIMITS

In CommitteeFiled May 13, 2026
Sponsor: Knight
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05/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance

May 13, 2026

Summary

The bill creates five school‑bus districts across Rhode Island and moves the towns of Warren and Bristol from Region III to Region V. It requires each town’s school committee to provide bus transportation for K‑12 students—including those in public, vocational, special‑education, and qualifying non‑public schools—within the district. The change is intended to improve transportation efficiency and keep costs consistent.

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