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Rhode Island House Bill H7692

Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H7692

Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $6,000,000 TO ONWARD WE LEARN IN RI (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $6,000,000 to Onward We Learn in RI.)

Impact

The bill acknowledges the challenges faced by young people in Rhode Island in accessing higher education, particularly through the cost-related barriers. By promoting Onward We Learn, which has already demonstrated significant success in boosting high school graduation and college enrollment rates among participants, the bill is poised to strengthen the local workforce through better educational outcomes. This investment not only supports individual students but is also fundamentally linked to broader economic goals, as a more educated workforce can contribute to the state's competitiveness and overall prosperity.

Summary

House Bill 7692 proposes the appropriation of $6,000,000 to support the Onward We Learn program in Rhode Island. This initiative is designed to enhance access to higher education for low-income and first-generation students. The funding aims to cover costs associated with the scholarship program and other educational enrichment activities designed to help these students succeed academically and transition smoothly to college life. By facilitating college readiness, this bill seeks to alleviate the financial burdens often faced by aspiring students, ensuring that more individuals can pursue and complete postsecondary education.

Contention

While the bill supports educational initiatives that have shown to yield positive outcomes, there may be scrutiny regarding the long-term funding commitments associated with the appropriation. Ensuring that such funds effectively reach the intended recipients and contribute to meaningful educational advancements will be paramount. Critics might question the adequacy of this funding in the context of overall educational spending in the state and whether it addresses other pressing needs within the education sector.

Latest RI H7692 Activity

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Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

RI H6243

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI S0774

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $738,088 To Rhode Island College To Fund Rhode Island College Hsi Status And Student Supports.)

RI H6125

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $750,000 To The Rhode Island School For Progressive Education Over Three Fiscal Years (this Joint Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Total Sum Of $750,000 To The Rhode Island School Of Progressive Education, A Period Of Over Three Fiscal Years, To Be Distributed In Three (3) Equal Installments.)

RI H5816

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,500,000 To The Haus Of Codec.)

RI H6210

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $500,000 To Waterfire Providence (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $500,000 To Waterfire Providence.)

RI H5199

Relating To Making Revised Appropriations In Support Of Fy 2023

RI H5200

Making Appropriations For The Support Of The State For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024

RI H6244

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $72,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Veterans Of Foreign Wars (ri Vfw) For The Ri Veterans Services Officers (vso) Program (authorizes The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $72,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Veterans Of Foreign Wars (ri Vfw) For The Ri Veterans Services Officers (vso) Program.)

RI H6124

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Food Bank (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $2,000,000 To The Rhode Island Community Food Bank.)

RI S0238

Joint Resolution Making An Appropriation Of $105,000 To The Rhode Island Department Of Health To Implement Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) Training In High Schools (this Resolution Would Authorize The Appropriation Of The Sum Of $105,000 To The Rhode Department Of Health To Implement Cpr In High Schools.)

Similar Bills

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