§ 16-74-2 - Objectives of program. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-74-2

   § 16-74-2  Objectives of program. –(a) The guaranteed student entitlement program shall:

   (1) Limit the property tax rate levied in each community foreducation;

   (2) Provide for the costs necessary to educate students withspecial or additional needs;

   (3) Provide for an examination of expenditures to determinetheir support of student achievement trends and state education goals;

   (4) Provide for incentives to improve student achievement;

   (5) Provide for the establishment of a per pupil expenditurerate which shall also take into account the costs of programs for children withspecial needs and circumstances;

   (6) Establish a process to determine the rates in subdivision(5) of this subsection;

   (7) Provide for the design of an appropriate database; and

   (8) Include an implementation plan.

   (b) District contributions shall be based upon propertyvalues and income.

   (c) The department of administration shall providerecommendations for adjustments to the state and local tax structures toachieve the goals outlined in subdivisions (a)(1) through (8).

   (d) The commissioner of elementary and secondary educationshall consult with various state and private parties which shall include butnot be limited to the executive department, legislature, department ofadministration, league of cities and towns, school committees association,RIPEC, parent groups, teacher groups, and other interested organizations.