Rhode Island § 16-72-2 § 16-72-2. Legislative intent — Capital project.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 16-72-2 — § 16-72-2. Legislative intent — Capital project.

Rhode Island § 16-72-2

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-72Rhode Island Challenge Grants Act [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-72-2 (2026).

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§ 16-72-2. Legislative intent — Capital project.
The legislature recognizes that the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College,
            and the Community College of Rhode Island would be greatly strengthened by the addition
            of funds for capital improvements which are essential for the maintenance and future
            development of physical assets. It recognizes that private support in addition to
            state support is desirable in achieving this goal. It is the intent of the legislature
            to provide the opportunity to each public institution of higher education in Rhode
            Island to receive and match challenge grants for capital projects within the university,
        

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§ 16-72-2. Legislative intent — Capital project.

The legislature recognizes that the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and the Community College of Rhode Island would be greatly strengthened by the addition of funds for capital improvements which are essential for the maintenance and future development of physical assets. It recognizes that private support in addition to state support is desirable in achieving this goal. It is the intent of the legislature to provide the opportunity to each public institution of higher education in Rhode Island to receive and match challenge grants for capital projects within the university, the college, and the community college. The associated foundations that serve these institutions shall solicit and receive gifts from private sources to provide for matching funds to the challenge grants for the establishment of capital projects.