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This bill amends existing law to require explicit approval from both the General Assembly and the Governor before the State of Rhode Island can participate in a federal school voucher tax credit program. This federal program, referenced as Pub. L. 119-21, 139 Stat. 72, § 70411 (2025), allows for tax credits for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations, which are entities that provide scholarships to students, often for private school tuition. Essentially, the bill prevents the state from opting into this federal tax credit program unless both legislative and executive branches of the state government agree to it, meaning the Governor cannot unilaterally decide to participate or submit a list of eligible organizations without legislative authorization. The act will become effective immediately upon its passage.

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