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4/22/2025
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House OKs Fellela bill to change the way data is collected on students in out-of-district CTE programs
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STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives today gave its approval to legislation introduced by Rep. Deborah A. Fellela (D-Dist. 43, Johnston) that would accurately track data related to career and technical education programs.
The bill (2025-H 5292) would require that the basic education program data collection information for students who attend career and technical education schools be considered part of the data of the receiving school district and not the sending school district.
“One of the best educational opportunities afforded to high school students is career and technical education,” said Representative Fellela. “Since these programs are only offered by a handful of school districts, it’s necessary for other school districts to send their students out of district. If those students return to their home districts with few credits and a low GPA, that data is used for accountability purposes in the home district rather than the district providing the career and technical education. This bill makes that data collection more equitable for the school districts who spend millions of dollars to send their students elsewhere for their education.”
United Way of Rhode Island testified in favor of the legislation, telling the House Education Committee, “Career and technical education (CTE) programs are vital for equipping our students with the practical skills necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market. House Bill 5292 emphasizes the importance of accurately tracking data related to these programs — such as student enrollment, completion rates, and post-program outcomes — so that districts can maintain comprehensive records. Such data collection not only ensures accountability but also provides a robust framework for assessing the effectiveness of CTE programming, enabling continuous improvement and tailored support for workforce development.”
The measure now moves to the Senate, where similar legislation (2025-S 0937) has been introduced by Sen. Andrew R. Dimitri (D-Dist. 25, Johnston).
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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