Bright Today

The governor (or designated official) should solicit requests for participation from SGOs and submit the resulting list of eligible organizations to the U.S. Secretary of Treasury to allow Rhode Island’s full participation for the next calendar year, preparing now for January 2027. This simple opt-in requires no new state spending or legislation. The resulting tax credit funds could be called BRIGHT TODAY SCHOLARSHIPS because RI students cannot hope for a bright tomorrow without a great education today!