§ 30-3-40.5 - Tuition to children of National Guard members dying as a result of service.
SECTION 30-3-40.5
§ 30-3-40.5 Tuition to children ofNational Guard members dying as a result of service. – If an active member of the Rhode Island National Guard is killed or dies whilein the performance of his or her duty as a member, there shall be paid out ofthe general fund of the state of Rhode Island the charges for the tuition ofchildren of the deceased member and/or the spouse of the member killed in theline of duty. The benefits are extended to the children and/or spouse who areattending or may attend the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College,or any other college or university operated by the state; provided, that thechild has entered the institution while between the ages of sixteen (16) andtwenty-one (21); and provided, further, that the aid granted is available tothe child and/or spouse for the period of time that may equal the normal timefor completing the courses regularly offered by the institution, but in no casemore than four (4) years.