H7458

Creates a postsecondary tuition assistance for shortage teaching fields.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a tuition assistance fund for Rhode Island postsecondary students pursuing degrees in shortage teaching fields.

This bill creates a tuition assistance fund within the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner to help students in Rhode Island who are pursuing degrees in shortage teaching fields, such as mathematics and sciences for grades seven through twelve. Tuition assistance covers tuition, room, board, mandatory fees, and other costs of attending a Rhode Island postsecondary institution. Recipients must complete at least three years of full-time teaching in a shortage teaching field in the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance