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School District State Takeover

Summary

Providence schools may soon be run by the city again. The state K-12 council approved a plan letting Education Commissioner Infante-Green return control after years of state takeover. That means local officials could regain authority over decisions—and accountability—for the district.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Expect the school budget and oversight costs to shift between the state and City Hall, so taxpayers should watch who pays for what next.

✅Who benefits

Providence residents and local officials who wanted a say in their schools stand to gain control—and responsibility.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

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