Rhode Island H7730 establishes a two-year pilot program for a national cultural exchange for students.

Rhode Island H7730 establishes a two-year pilot program for a national cultural exchange for students. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee the program, which will enable students in grade twelve to travel to another state and stay with a host family for a week. The program aims to include at least five schools in the first year and up to ten schools in the second year. The bill also establishes a cultural exchange program fund to support the program, which will be eligible to receive funds starting in 2026.

Rhode Island H7730 establishes a two-year pilot program for a national cultural exchange for students.

Rhode Island H7730 establishes a two-year pilot program for a national cultural exchange for students. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will oversee the program, which will enable students in grade twelve to travel to another state and stay with a host family for a week. The program aims to include at least five schools in the first year and up to ten schools in the second year. The bill also establishes a cultural exchange program fund to support the program, which will be eligible to receive funds starting in 2026.