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RI S2756

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Walter Felag

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "military-connected student" as a dependent of a person in active U.S. military service or full-time Rhode Island National Guard status

  • Allows military-connected students to enroll remotely without charge when a parent is being relocated to Rhode Island under military orders, without requiring physical appearance at the school district

  • Permits use of temporary on-base billeting, purchased/leased housing, or off-base military housing addresses for enrollment purposes

  • Requires proof of residency within 10 days of the student's attendance rather than at the time of remote registration

  • Takes effect upon passage

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

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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