S2540Introduced in the Senate
Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Introduced by Elaine Morgan, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
EDUCATION -- EDUCATION FREEDOM ACCOUNT PROGRAM - Establishes a new program where the per pupil funding, calculated annually by RIDE, would be transferred into a newly created educational funding account run by the children's scholarship fund to pay for educational expenses.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study · May 19, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Zurier | 3 | Absent |
| Frank Ciccone | 7 | Absent |
| Walter Felag | 10 | Yes |
| Louis Dipalma | 12 | Yes |
| Jonathon Acosta | 16 | Absent |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Yes |
| Elaine Morgan | 34 | Yes |
| Alana DiMario | 36 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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