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RI S2807

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Pearson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the June 30, 2030 sunset date from the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program, making it a permanent program with ongoing funding
  • Renames the program from "Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program" to "Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Program" effective July 1, 2026
  • Extends the biannual reporting requirement (November 10 and May 10) from Rhode Island College indefinitely, rather than ending in calendar year 2030
  • Retains the July 1, 2030 deadline for Rhode Island College and the Commissioner of Postsecondary Education to submit a comprehensive program evaluation to the governor and legislative leaders
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Removes the sunset provision of the Rhode Island hope pilot scholarship program, making it a permanent scholarship program and renames the program as the Rhode Island hope scholarship program.

Education

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance3/4/2026

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