Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 22: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -- STUDENT SUCCESS ACT
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 22 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -- STUDENT SUCCESS ACT. Primary sponsor: Jonathon Acosta (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reduces the time, from three (3) years to one year, required for a nonimmigrant foreign national student, who has resided in Rhode Island, to be eligible to pay the same in-state tuition as any other Rhode Island student.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Acosta | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A as amended (floor amendment)
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/07/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 05/02/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2025)
- 01/23/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Education