Establishes a medical school at the University of Rhode Island with an initial $5,000,000 appropriation for 2027.

The bill establishes a framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island, allocating $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. This funding will support hiring a founding dean, recruiting core faculty, preparing for accreditation, and developing the curriculum. The bill anticipates additional funding in subsequent years, with $7,000,000 planned for 2028 and $8,000,000 for 2029.

Establishes a medical school at the University of Rhode Island with an initial $5,000,000 appropriation for 2027.

The bill establishes a framework to create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island, allocating $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2027. This funding will support hiring a founding dean, recruiting core faculty, preparing for accreditation, and developing the curriculum. The bill anticipates additional funding in subsequent years, with $7,000,000 planned for 2028 and $8,000,000 for 2029.