# Rhode Island Proposes Learn365RI Funding Increase

Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island has proposed an additional **$2 million** investment in the FY 2027 state budget to expand the Learn365RI out-of-school learning initiative. This funding aims to enhance STEM and STEAM educational programs, providing year-round learning opportunities to improve student academic performance and close achievement gaps statewide. The initiative involves partnerships between community organizations and schools, such as Warwick Public Schools and the Boys & Girls Club of Warwick, to extend learning beyond traditional school hours.

- The proposed budget increase signals procurement opportunities for educational program providers and community organizations supporting out-of-school STEM/STEAM initiatives.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate contract solicitations or grant opportunities related to expanded educational services and program delivery under Learn365RI.
- This investment reflects a state-level priority on educational equity and STEM advancement, which may influence future funding cycles and program requirements.
- Vendors and service providers specializing in educational content, afterschool programming, and community partnerships should evaluate engagement strategies with Rhode Island's education agencies and local school districts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** April 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Rhode Island Department of Education
- Warwick Public Schools
- Rhode Island House of Representatives

### Key Quotes
> Extended learning opportunities like those provided by Learn365RI are essential to improving student outcomes and closing achievement gaps across the state.
> — Angélica Infante-Green, Commissioner

> One of my top goals as governor is to improve student performance. If we are going to catch up to Massachusetts, we can’t expect schools to do all the work. This must be a team effort, both in and out of school.
> — Dan McKee, Governor

> Cuando las organizaciones comunitarias, las escuelas y los municipios trabajan de manera conjunta, ampliamos el aprendizaje más allá del horario escolar tradicional, y esto da resultados
> — Lara D’Antuono, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Warwick

### Sources
- [Governor McKee Reinforces Need for FY 27 Budget Investment in Learn365RI Out-of-School Learning | Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island](https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-reinforces-need-fy-27-budget-investment-learn365ri-out-school) - RI
- [SPANISH TRANSLATION: El gobernador McKee reafirma la necesidad de invertir en el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 en Learn365RI y el aprendizaje fuera del horario escolar | Governor's Office, State of Rhode Island](https://governor.ri.gov/node/11371) - RI