On June 18, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D) signed H 7163 which requires the Rhode Island General Assembly and the governor to approve any effort to opt into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC). It specified that the state may only participate if the legislature passes a bill that the governor signs, but does not indicate whether or not Rhode Island will participate in the EFTC.
About the bill, McKee said, "Major decisions with long-term consequences for our students, schools, and taxpayers deserve thoughtful consideration and agreement among Rhode Island's elected leaders. This legislation ensures that participation in this program will be made deliberately and collaboratively."
About the EFTC, McKee said "I remain deeply concerned about the program itself," but indicated that he would consider enrolling depending on eligible uses for the program's scholarships:
