R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-88-6
Notwithstanding any other law, each business/profession-related board shall, in reviewing an application under § 5-88-1 for a license, certification, or permit to perform professional services regulated by each such board, determine whether, the education, training or experience requirements for an occupational license, certificate or permit issued pursuant to this chapter are completely or partially satisfied, as determined by the regulating occupational licensing board, on presentation of satisfactory evidence that the applicant received substantially equivalent education, training or experience as a member of the United States armed forces or any national guard or other reserve component or, in the case of a military spouse, on presentation of satisfactory evidence that the applicant received substantially equivalent education, training or experience in obtaining licensure in another state.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-88-6