Providence Finalizes Deal with State Over Funding for Public Schools

The deal comes after a judge ruled earlier this month that Providence must pay a higher contribution towards its schools, even though they’re still under state control

With the agreement in place, Providence Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez says unpopular program cuts are no longer on the table.
With the agreement in place, Providence Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez says unpopular program cuts are no longer on the table.
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With the agreement in place, Providence Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez says unpopular program cuts are no longer on the table.
With the agreement in place, Providence Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez says unpopular program cuts are no longer on the table.
Olivia Ebertz / The Public’s Radio
Providence Finalizes Deal with State Over Funding for Public Schools
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Under the terms of a deal announced Friday, the city must contribute an extra $15 million of funding for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The city is also committing to $11.5 million more in fiscal year 2026 and additional funding after that.

With the agreement in place, Providence Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez says unpopular program cuts are no longer on the table.

“When it comes to the spring sports and it comes to the RIPTA bus passes, yes, we’re making sure that that’s going to continue,” Montañez said.

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