The "Bright Today Scholarship and Open Enrollment Education Act" aims to provide parents of kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) students in Rhode Island with the ability to enroll their children in educational programs of their choice. This includes options for open enrollment in traditional public schools within their district or any other public school district, as well as the opportunity to receive scholarships that allocate designated public funds to private schools or private curriculum programs selected by the parents.

The act establishes "Bright Today Scholarships" for eligible students, with funding amounts determined by household income levels. It outlines the responsibilities of parents in managing scholarship accounts and the administration of the scholarship program by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE). The legislation includes provisions for application periods, audits, and penalties for misuse of funds.

Additionally, the act sets accountability standards for participating schools, requiring compliance with health and safety laws and nondiscrimination policies. It includes measures to prevent fraud, such as penalties for false representations related to scholarship accounts, and mandates the collection and reporting of academic performance data while ensuring student privacy. The act also preserves the autonomy of nonpublic schools and homeschools by prohibiting government control over them.

The program is scheduled to commence on August 1, 2025, and will take effect upon passage.