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SB 2094

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ONWARD WE LEARN SCHOLARSHIP ACT

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Burke and 7 co-sponsors

SB 2094 proposes a Rhode Island scholarship program (details pending Senate Finance review) to expand educational funding access for eligible state students.

05/19/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SB 2094

Legislative bill overview

SB 2094, titled "The Onward We Learn Scholarship Act," is a Rhode Island education bill introduced in January 2026 and currently under Senate Finance Committee review. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available information, though the title suggests it establishes or modifies a scholarship program to support student educational access and advancement.

Why is this important

Scholarship legislation directly affects educational equity and access for Rhode Island students, particularly those facing financial barriers to higher education. The bill's impact will depend on its funding mechanism, eligibility criteria, and whether it creates new funding or redirects existing resources from other state education programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source: Whether the scholarship is newly funded through state appropriations or reallocated from existing education budgets, affecting other programs' resources
  • Eligibility criteria: Potential disagreements over income thresholds, residency requirements, academic standards, or restrictions on field of study that could limit or expand access
  • Program design: Questions about whether funds target two-year institutions, four-year universities, vocational training, or all equally, and whether awards are need-based, merit-based, or a combination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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