169 chapters · 1,225 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-107-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Promise Scholarship Act.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-107-2. Legislative findings and purpose
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(a) The general assembly finds and declares that: (1) Education is critical for the state’s young people to achieve their dreams and develop their talents; (2) The state’s economic success depends on a highly educated and skilled workforce; and (3) The state’s future prosperity d…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-107-3. Establishment of scholarship program
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Beginning with the high school graduating class of 2017, there is hereby established the Rhode Island promise scholarship program. The general assembly shall annually appropriate the funds necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter. Additional funds beyond the scholarshi…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-107-4. Definitions
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When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “ADA” means the American with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., as may be amended from time to time; (2) “FAFSA” means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form; (3) “Mandator…