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HB 8336·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RHODE ISLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM ACT

IntroducedFiled Mar 20, 2026
Sponsor: McNamara
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04/30/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 30, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program, a merit‑based tuition and mandatory‑fee reduction for eligible Rhode Island College students. It is intended to increase enrollment and on‑time graduation, especially in high‑need fields like nursing, K‑12 education, and trades. Funding comes from annual state appropriations and may also include charitable donations.

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