Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6044: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ONWARD WE LEARN SCHOLARSHIP ACT
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6044 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE ONWARD WE LEARN SCHOLARSHIP ACT. Primary sponsor: Pat Serpa (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic), Kathleen Fogarty (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Mary Messier (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires any remaining funds in the enacted budget from the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship program or the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship program to be reimbursed to the onward we learn for any scholarships paid on behalf of Rhode Island College students.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Serpa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Kathleen Fogarty | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mary Messier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/22/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/22/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance