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RI Gen L § 16-60-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-4.1 - Granting of high school diplomas for World War II and Korean War veterans.

§ 16-60-4.1. Granting of high school diplomas for World War II and Korean War veterans.The board of regents shall have in addition to all the powers enumerated in § 16-60-1 and § 16-60-4 the authority to develop guidelines for issuing high school diplomas for World War II and Korean War veterans who left school early to fight in World War II or the Korean War. The board of regents shall develop and make available an application and a model diploma. The high school diploma shall be available to all veterans who left school in any grade to fight in World War II or the Korean War.History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 108, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 230, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-60-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-5 - Meetings of board.

§ 16-60-5. Meetings of board.(a) The regents shall hold regular meetings at least twice in each quarter of each calendar year. All meetings of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education shall be open to the public, provided that executive sessions may be held as subordinate parts of public meetings. Every February at a time and place to be determined by the regents, the regents shall hold a meeting to which it shall invite the entire membership of the general assembly. At least thirty (30) days' written notice of the annual meeting shall be furnished to each invitee, which notice shall include an agenda of the meeting, which agenda shall include but not be limited to the budget submitted for the fiscal year beginning July 1 of the next fiscal period.(b) In addition to other meetings, the regents shall hold at least one regular public meeting annually with representatives of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, the Rhode Island Association of School Committees, the Rhode Island School Superintendent's Association, the Rhode Island Principal's Association, the National Education Association of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers, for the purposes of obtaining their recommendations and comments regarding education policy and programs, and securing information from representatives of these organizations concerning the effectiveness of educational programs and policies, and considering any other mutually agreeable subjects.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3; P.L. 1988, ch. 642, § 3.
RI Gen L § 16-60-7.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-7.1 - Early childhood training and resource center - Board of advisors.

§ 16-60-7.1. Early childhood training and resource center — Board of advisors.(a) The department of elementary and secondary education shall establish, maintain, and operate, in accordance with the guidelines of the board of advisors created pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, a training and resource center to serve as a source of information regarding training and resources for early childhood and child care professionals which would:(1) Provide information regarding requirements and/or sources for licensure, approval, and certification;(2) Provide information regarding sources of training to meet specific needs;(3) Maintain contact with professional organizations, state departments, higher education institutions, and other resources for training;(4) Develop a newsletter for dissemination of vital information regarding topics as department of health alerts, changes in department of human services programs, and eligibility criteria for persons seeking child care;(5) Develop and conduct training for which no identified training source currently exists;(6) Develop a speakers' bureau;(7) Maintain a calendar of events for early childhood cent(s) hild care professionals; and(8) Provide any other services that the board of advisors shall deem necessary.(b) To guide the department in the establishment, location, maintenance, and operation of the training and resource center, the department shall establish a board of advisors consisting of representatives from each of the following agencies, departments, professional associations, and educational institutions: department of children, youth, and families; department of human services; department of elementary and secondary education; department of health; Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young children; Rhode Island Early Childhood Resource Center; Rhode Island Association for Home Day Care; Rhode Island Day Care Director's Association; Association for Childhood Education, Providence area; Rhode Island Head Start Director's Association; Community College of Rhode Island; Rhode Island College; the University of Rhode Island; and any other agencies, departments, institutions, and associations as the advisory board shall prescribe.History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 364, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 509, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 13.
RI Gen L § 16-60-7.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-7.2 - Longevity payments - Nonclassified employees.

§ 16-60-7.2. Longevity payments — Nonclassified employees.(a) The non-classified employees of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education, except for non-classified employees already receiving longevity increases, shall be entitled to a longevity payment in the amount of five percent (5%) of base salary after ten (10) years of service and increasing to a total of ten percent (10%) of base salary after twenty (20) years of service. The provisions of this section shall apply only to employees under the grade of nineteen (19). The longevity payments shall not be included in base salary.(b) The board of regents is authorized to promulgate regulations implementing the provisions of this section.(c) Beginning on July 1, 2011, notwithstanding any rule, regulation, or provision of the public laws or general laws to the contrary, there shall be no further longevity increases for employees of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education; provided, however, for employees with longevity provisions pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement in effect on June 1, 2011, longevity increases shall cease beginning on July 1, 2011 or beginning upon the expiration of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, whichever occurs later. To the extent an employee has previously accrued longevity payments, the amount of the longevity payment earned by the employee for the last pay period in June, 2011 shall be added to the employee's base salary as of June 30, 2011, or in the case of an employee with longevity provisions pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement in effect on June 1, 2011, the amount of the longevity payment earned by the employee for the latter of the last pay period in June or the last pay period prior to the expiration of the applicable collective bargaining agreement shall be added to the employee's base salary as of June 30, 2011 or upon the expiration of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, whichever occurs later.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 571, § 3; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 55; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 8, § 3.
RI Gen L § 16-60-7.3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-7.3 - Statewide purchasing system and programs.

§ 16-60-7.3. Statewide purchasing system and programs.(a) The department of elementary and secondary education, together with the department of administration, is authorized to develop and implement a voluntary statewide purchasing system for all public schools in this state, including regional school districts. Said system may be utilized for the purchase of all goods, supplies and services to support and enhance public school operations under a statewide contract, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following goods, supplies and services:(1) General school supplies such as paper goods, office supplies, textbooks and cleaning products that are or may be utilized by school departments;(2) Telecommunications, wireless services, computer equipment, hardware and software that have been identified by local school departments as needed to support curriculum objectives;(3) General non-medical and dental insurance products and services; provided however, that the statewide purchasing system shall permit districts to establish their own benefit and coverage levels.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or public law to the contrary, including the provisions of chapter 2 of title 37, the department of elementary and secondary education and local and regional school districts are authorized to participate in purchasing collaboratives, consisting of two (2) or more states. Said participation shall be subject to prior approval of the chief purchasing officer and rules and regulations promulgated by the department.History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 23, art. 13, § 5.
RI Gen L § 16-60-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-8 - State educational budget and appropriations.

§ 16-60-8. State educational budget and appropriations.The general assembly shall annually appropriate any sums as it deems necessary for support and maintenance of elementary and secondary education in the state and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of those appropriations or so much of this sum as may be necessary for the purposes appropriated, upon the receipt by the controller of proper vouchers as the board of regents for elementary and secondary education may by rule provide. The regents shall receive, review, and adjust the budget of its several subordinate committees and agencies and present the budget as part of the budget for elementary and secondary education.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 13, § 2; P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 22, § 4.
RI Gen L § 16-60-8.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-8.1 - Regents recovery for indirect costs.

§ 16-60-8.1. Regents recovery for indirect costs.The regents shall apply for recovery of indirect cost when recovery is permissible under federal statute and grant regulations. All funds received for indirect costs recovery shall be turned over to the general treasurer and shall be placed in a restricted account for specific purposes designated by the regents. The regents shall annually report to the general assembly the estimated amount of federal indirect cost recoveries for the next fiscal year together with the intended use of the funds.History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 324, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-60-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-9 - Investigative powers of board.

§ 16-60-9. Investigative powers of board.The board of regents shall have the power to investigate all transactions and matters relating to public elementary and secondary education in the state and to summon witnesses, administer oaths, and to require testimony and the production of records in the same manner and to the same extent as a court of law.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 13, § 2.
RI Gen L § 16-60-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-10 - Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.

§ 16-60-10. Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.The provisions of §§ 42-35-1 through 42-35-8 shall apply to this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3; P.L. 1997, ch. 305, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-60-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-11 - Liberal construction of chapter required.

§ 16-60-11. Liberal construction of chapter required.This chapter shall be construed liberally in aid of its declared purpose.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3.
RI Gen L § 16-60-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-12 - Meaning of terms in existing law.

§ 16-60-12. Meaning of terms in existing law.When in any law, resolution, document, record, instrument, proceeding, or other place the words "board of education," "state board of education," or "board of regents for education" as they shall apply to elementary and secondary education shall appear they shall be construed to mean "board of regents for elementary and secondary education".History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 13, § 2.
RI Gen L § 16-60-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-60 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-60-13 - Severability.

§ 16-60-13. Severability.If any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation made under it, or its application to any rule or regulation made under it, or its application to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected the invalidity. The invalidity of any section or sections or parts of any section or sections shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3.
RI Gen L § 16-61-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-1 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-2 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-3 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-3. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; P.L. 2006, ch. 14, § 7; P.L. 2006, ch. 16, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-4 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-4. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; P.L. 1982, ch. 441, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 56; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 21, § 19; P.L. 2006, ch. 14, § 7; P.L. 2006, ch. 16, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-5 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-5. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-6 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-6. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 8, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 14, § 7; P.L. 2006, ch. 16, § 7; P.L. 2006, ch. 590, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-6.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-6.2 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-6.2. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 590, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-7 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-7. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 8, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-8 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-8. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-8.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-8.1 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-8.1. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 571, § 4; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 56; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 8, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-9 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-9. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-10 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-10. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-11 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-11. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-12 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-12. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 50, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 14, § 7; P.L. 2006, ch. 16, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-13 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-13. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-14 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-14. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-61-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-61 - Rhode Island Public Telecommunications Authority [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-61-15 - Repealed.

§ 16-61-15. Repealed.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2013, ch. 144, art. 7, § 1, effective July 1, 2013.
RI Gen L § 16-62-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-62 - The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority|Section 16-62-1 - Short title.

§ 16-62-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known as "The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority Act".History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-62-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-62 - The Rhode Island Student Loan Authority|Section 16-62-2 - Findings.

§ 16-62-2. Findings.The purpose of this chapter is to authorize a system of financial assistance, consisting of grants, loans, and other aids, for qualified inhabitants of the state to enable them to obtain a postsecondary education by attending public or private educational institutions both within and without the state. The general assembly has found and declares that it is in the public interest and essential to the welfare and well being of the inhabitants of the state and to the proper growth and development of the state to foster and provide financial assistance to inhabitants of the state, properly qualified for it, in order to help them to obtain a postsecondary education. The general assembly has found that many inhabitants of the state who are fully qualified to enroll in appropriate educational institutions for furthering their education beyond the high school level lack the financial means and are unable, without financial assistance as authorized under this chapter, to pay the cost of that education, with a consequent irreparable loss to the state of valuable talents vital to its welfare. The general assembly has determined that the establishment of a proper system of financial assistance for that objective purpose serves a public purpose and is fully consistent with the long established policy of the state to encourage, promote and assist the education of the people of the state.History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1.