The bill amends Section 16-70-5 of the General Laws under the "Onward We Learn Scholarship Act" to establish a process for the reimbursement of funds to the Onward We Learn scholarship program. Specifically, it inserts provisions that direct the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner to reimburse Onward We Learn for any scholarships it has paid on behalf of students attending the Community College of Rhode Island or Rhode Island College, provided that there are remaining funds from the enacted budget of the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship Program or the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Program after all eligible scholarships have been satisfied.

Additionally, the bill removes the phrase "and the" from the existing text, streamlining the language. It also specifies the timeline for the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner to present vouchers for reimbursement to the state controller, ensuring that appropriations are processed in a timely manner. The act is set to take effect upon passage, thereby enhancing the financial support for students benefiting from the Onward We Learn scholarship program.

Statutes affected:
6044: 16-70-5