The bill amends Section 16-59-9.3 of the General Laws in Chapter 16-59, introducing the "Student Success Act." It establishes that students who meet specific criteria, including attending an approved Rhode Island high school for at least one year and continuing to reside in the state, will be eligible to pay the same in-state tuition as any other Rhode Island student.

Key changes in the bill include reducing the required duration of attendance at a Rhode Island high school from three years to one year for both resident and nonresident students. Additionally, it allows nonimmigrant foreign national students who have resided in Rhode Island for at least one year and attended a Rhode Island high school for at least one year to pay the same in-state tuition as other Rhode Island students.

The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
22: 16-59-9.3
22  SUB A: 16-59-9.3
22  SUB A as amended: 16-59-9.3