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Committee hears bill to guarantee college admission for Eagle Scouts and Gold Award recipients
Summary
A bill (H 7416) that would allow Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients automatic admission to Rhode Island public colleges drew supportive testimony from scouts, volunteer evaluators and higher-education officials; questions remained about program-level criteria and fee language.
Representative Spears introduced House Bill 7416, which would provide guaranteed admission to Rhode Island public institutions for students who have earned the Eagle Scout rank or the Girl Scout Gold Award. "This bill before you essentially allows these students to enter our public institutions, without application," Spears said, arguing recipients demonstrate leadership and project management beyond typical high-school work.
Witnesses described the awards as rigorous and rare:…
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