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SB 337 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION

Summary
Allows Ukrainian parolees residing in Rhode Island under the federal Uniting for Ukraine program, who have been granted temporary parole, to qualify for in-state tuition at Rhode Island state colleges and universities.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access for Ukrainian parolees by granting in-state tuition eligibility, directly advancing educational access for a new student demographic.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides in-state tuition access to Ukrainian parolees, a specific immigrant service aligning with 'provides immigrant services' indicator.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
May 13, 2025
Committee
05/13/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
02/21/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Lou Raptakis
Lou Raptakis
DDemocratic
RI
33
P
Photo of Melissa Murray
Melissa Murray
DDemocratic
RI
24
P
Photo of Sam Zurier
Sam Zurier
DDemocratic
RI
3