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RI H8125
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Azzinaro
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AI Summary
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Defines "military-connected student" as a dependent of a person in active U.S. military service or full-time Rhode Island National Guard service
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Allows military-connected students to enroll in Rhode Island schools via remote registration without charge when a parent or guardian is being relocated to the state under military orders
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Eliminates the requirement for parents, guardians, or students to physically appear at a school district location to register, provided military orders are presented
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Permits use of temporary on-base billeting facilities, purchased or leased homes, or federal government/public-private military housing addresses for enrollment purposes
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Requires proof of residency within 10 days of the student's first day of attendance rather than at the time of remote registration
Legislative Description
Defines "military-connected student" and permits military-connected students to enroll by remote registration upon presentation of military orders confirming the parent or guardian be stationed in this state during the current or following school year.
Military Affairs And Defense
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs
2/27/2026