Providence Schools Begin Formal Transition Back to Local Control
Rhode Island’s education council approved the order starting Providence schools’ transition back to local control after state intervention began in 2019.
Providence Public Schools
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Providence schools are back under local control. Procurement is the first accountability test
Providence schools returned to local control on July 1, 2026. A tiered procurement framework is intended to speed routine purchases while keeping stronger city review for major, multi-year and sole-source contracts.
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Providence Schools Return to Local Control With Accountability Test Ahead
Providence schools returned to local control July 1. A new RIDE report cites progress but leaves unfinished work on academics, attendance and governance.