Rhode Island S2651 establishes a two-year pilot program for a national cultural exchange for students.

Rhode Island S2651 creates 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 to travel to another state to stay with a host family. The program aims to promote cultural understanding and diversity. A cultural exchange program fund will support the initiative, with initial funding from categorical education aid. The program will sunset in 2029 unless extended by the General Assembly.

Rhode Island S2651 establishes a two-year pilot program for a national cultural exchange for students.

Rhode Island S2651 creates 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 to travel to another state to stay with a host family. The program aims to promote cultural understanding and diversity. A cultural exchange program fund will support the initiative, with initial funding from categorical education aid. The program will sunset in 2029 unless extended by the General Assembly.