S.3216

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN SUPPORT OF RHODE ISLAND GEAR UP (Appropriates the sum of $500,000 to Onward We Learn in support of Rhode Island GEAR UP.)

Introduced·4/14/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3216 appropriates $500,000 to Onward We Learn for Rhode Island GEAR UP.

Rhode Island S3216 allocates $500,000 to Onward We Learn to support the Rhode Island Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). This funding aims to enhance college access and success for Rhode Island students through academic enrichment, social and emotional development, career education, and post-secondary preparation. The program provides scholarships up to $4,500 per year for four years, benefiting an estimated 13,500 students. The Rhode Island Office of Postsecondary Commissioner partners with Onward We Learn to deliver these programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

RDD

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Apr 14

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance