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RI S2650
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Frank Ciccone
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AI Summary
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Reduces the Rhode Island high school attendance requirement for in-state tuition eligibility from three consecutive years to at least one year
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Removes the exclusion of nonimmigrant aliens from eligibility for the tuition exemption, expanding access to more students regardless of immigration status
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Eliminates the requirement for students without lawful immigration status to file or commit to filing an application for lawful status
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Removes the notification requirement that previously mandated informing students if their immigration information was shared with outside agencies
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides any student, who meets the requirements of this section, with an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges.
Education
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Education
2/27/2026