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The aim is to evaluate the financial framework supporting education in Rhode Island.

May 7, 2026

Rhode Island

JSJacob D. SkousenUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the financial framework supporting education in Rhode Island.
Analysis of FY2025 funding allocations for P–12 and higher education
Examination of funding priorities such as multilingual learners and absenteeism reduction
Assessment of challenges like declining enrollment and teacher shortages
Funding allocated for education in FY2025 is $2.0 billion for P–12 and $1.47 billion for higher education
Challenges include declining enrollment, teacher shortages, and rising special education costs
The funding formula has remained unchanged since 2016, raising concerns about responsiveness to current educational needs.

Abstract

Rhode Island’s education finance system continues to uphold the principle that funding follows the student, with FY2025 allocations of 2. 0 billion for P–12 and 1. 47 billion for higher education, representing about 25% of the state budget. Funding priorities highlight multilingual learners, absenteeism reduction, student wellness, facilities, and professional learning, while higher education emphasizes affordability, credential attainment, and PK–20 pathways. The funding formula remains unchanged since 2016, yet districts face declining enrollment, teacher shortages, and rising special education costs.

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Jacob D. Skousen (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fbe3aa164b5133a91a2d7a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3138/jehr-2025-0061

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