H7730

Directs the department of elementary and secondary education to provide a two-year pilot program that coordinates a national cultural exchange program for students of this state.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 10

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Education