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Coventry school committee backs state bills allowing districts to opt out of unfunded mandates
Summary
The Coventry School Committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting House Bill H5399 and Senate Bill S0334, legislation that would let school districts opt out of state mandates that are not fully funded.
The Coventry Public School Committee voted unanimously to approve a resolution supporting Rhode Island House Bill H5399 and Senate Bill S0334, which would amend the Education Equity and Property Tax Relief Act to allow school districts to opt out of state-imposed mandates that are not accompanied by full state funding.
Member James Pearson and Superintendent Don Cowher (presenting the item on behalf of the committee leadership) described the resolution as a response to concerns about unfunded…
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