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Read. Follow. Verify.Rhode Island exempts qualifying students from nonresident tuition at public higher education institutions
Last action · June 18, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Ciccone and 4 others
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What This Bill Does
Eligible students are granted an exemption from paying rates at Rhode Island public universities, colleges, and community colleges.
Qualifying students enrolled in public higher education institutions in Rhode Island experience a reduction in tuition costs by paying in-state rates instead of nonresident rates.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
students
Qualifying students are eligible to receive an exemption from paying nonresident tuition at Rhode Island public higher education institutions.
Rhode Island public universities, colleges, or community colleges
Institutions must implement the nonresident tuition exemption for qualifying students.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
14 actions- Jun 18, 2026EnrolledSigned by Governor
- Jun 16, 2026Transmitted to Governor
- Jun 11, 2026FloorSenate passed as amended in concurrence
- Jun 10, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
- Jun 10, 2026FloorHouse passed as amended (floor amendment)
- Jun 8, 2026Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)
Show 8 earlier actions
- Jun 8, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage in concurrence
- Jun 6, 2026Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)
- Apr 1, 2026CommitteeReferred to House Finance
- Mar 31, 2026FloorSenate read and passed
- Mar 27, 2026Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
- Mar 25, 2026FloorCommittee recommends passage
- Mar 20, 2026Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)
- Feb 27, 2026IntroducedIntroduced, referred to Senate Education
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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