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RI S2093

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Gu

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Rhode Island Promise Scholarship eligibility to include students pursuing accredited certificates at the Community College of Rhode Island, in addition to those seeking associate's degrees

  • Allows students who enrolled at another postsecondary institution for only one semester after high school to transfer to CCRI and still qualify for the scholarship

  • Permits students to defer initial enrollment at CCRI for one semester with an approved written request and reason while maintaining scholarship eligibility

  • Students with disabilities may receive accommodations including part-time enrollment, high school completion by age 21, and extended time beyond two years to complete certificates or degrees

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Makes students in workforce-ready certificate programs at the community college of Rhode Island eligible to receive the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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