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RI Gen L § 16-42.2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-42.2 - Rhode Island Academy for Gifted and Talented Limited English Proficient Students|Section 16-42.2-3 - Operations.

§ 16-42.2-3. Operations.The department of elementary and secondary education shall:(1) Establish policies and procedures for the academy consistent with this chapter;(2) Carry out the following responsibilities:(i) Inform all school systems of the functions and funding of the academy;(ii) Review and approve proposals submitted by local school systems;(iii) Help to create new and productive approaches of providing direct services to meet the needs of LEP gifted and talented students;(iv) Consult with the gifted and LEP state advisory committees on the operation of the academy program;(v) Assure that services funded under the academy's auspices are direct and supplementary services to LEP gifted and talented students;(vi) Monitor funded programs;(vii) Report on progress of programs funded under the academy.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 272, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-43-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-43 - Educational Programs Under the Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act|Section 16-43-1 - Expenditure of federal funds.

§ 16-43-1. Expenditure of federal funds.The department of elementary and secondary education is authorized to accept and direct the disbursement of funds appropriated by any acts of Congress and apportioned to the state in connection with 20 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq. The department of elementary and secondary education shall deposit all funds received from the federal government with the general treasurer, to be placed in a special account, and drawn upon only on receipt of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 1959, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 57.
RI Gen L § 16-43-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-43 - Educational Programs Under the Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act|Section 16-43-2 - Administration of program.

§ 16-43-2. Administration of program.The department of elementary and secondary education may enter into any agreements with any agency of the federal government, any school committee, or any other agency or person, may prescribe any regulations, employ any personnel, and take any action that it may deem necessary to provide for the establishment, maintenance, operation, and expansion of any educational program under 20 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq., and to direct the disbursement of federal and state funds in accordance with existing provisions of the federal and state laws. The department of elementary and secondary education may give technical advice and assistance to any school committee in connection with the establishment and operation of any program and may assist in training personnel engaged in the operation of these programs.History of Section.P.L. 1959, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 57.
RI Gen L § 16-43-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-43 - Educational Programs Under the Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act|Section 16-43-3 - Accounts and records.

§ 16-43-3. Accounts and records.The department of elementary and secondary education shall prescribe regulations for the keeping of accounts and records and the making of reports by or under the supervision of school committees. These accounts and records shall be available for inspection and audit by authorized agents of the federal government or by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education or his or her duly authorized agents. The department of elementary and secondary education shall conduct or cause to be conducted any audits, inspections, and administrative reviews of accounts, records, and operations with respect to educational programs established under 20 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq. considered necessary to determine whether its agreements with school committees and regulations pursuant to this chapter are being complied with, and to insure that those programs are effectively administered.History of Section.P.L. 1959, ch. 118, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 84, § 57.
RI Gen L § 16-43-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-43 - Educational Programs Under the Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act|Section 16-43-4 - Annual appropriation.

§ 16-43-4. Annual appropriation.The general assembly, shall annually appropriate any sum as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1959, ch. 118, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-1 - Declaration of intention.

§ 16-44-1. Declaration of intention.The general assembly, having found that the welfare of the state and the educational interests of many of its young people will be served by college programs of two (2) years' duration offered by institutions established for this specific purpose, declares its intention to provide those educational programs through the establishment and operation of two (2) year community colleges as a part of a unified system of higher education.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-2 - Purposes of community colleges.

§ 16-44-2. Purposes of community colleges.It shall be the purposes of the community colleges to provide educational programs of two (2) years' duration as follows:(1) Two (2) year college transfer programs;(2) Two (2) year terminal general education programs;(3) Two (2) year college technical and vocational programs; and(4) Any other educational programs and services as are appropriate to these institutions.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-3 - Pawtuxet Valley Community College.

§ 16-44-3. Pawtuxet Valley Community College.The board of governors for higher education is authorized and empowered to establish an institution to be known as Pawtuxet Valley Community College, and the board is authorized to enroll students in the college.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-4 - Mount Hope Community College.

§ 16-44-4. Mount Hope Community College.The board of governors for higher education is authorized and empowered to establish an institution to be known as Mount Hope Community College, and the board is authorized to enroll students in the college.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-5 - Blackstone Valley Community College.

§ 16-44-5. Blackstone Valley Community College.The board of governors for higher education is hereby authorized and empowered to establish an institution to be known as Blackstone Valley Community College, and the board is authorized to enroll students in the college.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-6 - Management of community colleges.

§ 16-44-6. Management of community colleges.The board of governors for higher education shall be responsible for the control, management, and operation of community colleges in the same manner as it has been responsible for the control, management, and operation of the University of Rhode Island and of Rhode Island College.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-44-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-44 - Community Colleges [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-44-7 - Annual appropriations.

§ 16-44-7. Annual appropriations.The general assembly shall annually appropriate any sum as it may deem necessary for the maintenance and support of the community colleges. The state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the sum, or so much of the sum as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by the controller of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 47, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-1 - Establishment - Maintenance.

§ 16-45-1. Establishment — Maintenance.The board of regents for elementary and secondary education is authorized and empowered to establish and maintain regional schools for vocational and technological training and instruction with any equipment, apparatus, books, and supplies that shall be necessary for instruction and for proper maintenance of the schools, and for these purposes the department of elementary and secondary education shall appoint and remove necessary instructors, teachers, and other employees, determine their compensation, fix the standards and terms upon which students shall be received and instructed in and discharged from the schools, and make all rules and regulations necessary for the control, management, and operation of the schools.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-2 - Curriculum - Certificates.

§ 16-45-2. Curriculum — Certificates.The board of regents for elementary and secondary education may authorize the registration of students in the regional vocational schools, arrange the curriculum, and at the completion of a course or courses issue a certificate stating that the student has completed the course and achieved proficiency in the course.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-3 - Evaluation for future programming.

§ 16-45-3. Evaluation for future programming.The board of regents for elementary and secondary education shall begin an investigation and upon its findings shall from time to time review and evaluate the specific vocational needs of the entire state. It shall annually report the evaluation to the governor and the general assembly and make recommendations for future programming of courses and facilities for vocational and technological training.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-4 - Regional school established - Appropriation.

§ 16-45-4. Regional school established — Appropriation.The board of regents for elementary and secondary education shall immediately undertake the construction of a regional vocational school at a site to be selected by the board in an industrial area in the Blackstone Valley. The sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) is appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the purpose of acquiring a site and for the constructing and equipping the regional vocational school; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of any sums or so much of the sum as may be required from time to time upon receipt by the controller of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 250, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-4.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-4.1 - Regional special programs.

§ 16-45-4.1. Regional special programs.(a) Each city and town may contract with the William E. Davies, Jr. vocational-technical high school to establish and operate programs for special populations including students with disabilities and potential school dropouts.(b) When these programs are operated by the William E. Davies, Jr. vocational-technical high school, each participating city or town shall be assessed for the cost of the program in the proportion that their enrollment bears to the total enrollment in the program. These assessments shall be deposited as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 287, art. 11, § 1; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 45; P.L. 1999, ch. 83, § 33; P.L. 1999, ch. 130, § 33.
RI Gen L § 16-45-4.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-4.2 - Disposition of funds.

§ 16-45-4.2. Disposition of funds.All tuition and other revenues collected by the school shall be deposited as general revenue.History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 129, art. 8, § 2; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 45.
RI Gen L § 16-45-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-5 - Acceptance and expenditure of federal funds.

§ 16-45-5. Acceptance and expenditure of federal funds.The board of regents for elementary and secondary education is designated as the agency of this state and shall have full and complete authority to cooperate with and enter into contracts and agreements with the federal government, its agency, or instrumentality in all matters relating to the furtherance of the establishment of vocational and technological schools and the advancement of vocational and technological training programs and to perform any acts that may be necessary and to make application for, receive, and expend in accordance with any requirements, terms, rules, regulations, and conditions as may be established any grants, grants-in-aid, or funds authorized or appropriated by Congress and made available for these purposes to the board of regents for elementary and secondary education by the federal government or any agency or instrumentality of the federal government. The proceeds of grants or funds received shall be paid to the general treasurer who shall place the funds in a special account which shall be utilized for the purposes of these grants; and the state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of any sums or so much of the sum as may be required upon receipt by the controller of properly authenticated vouchers. The board of regents for elementary and secondary education may authorize any state officer or employee to act as agent of the federal government, as may be provided in any federal legislation within the purview of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-6.2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-6.2 - The Paul W. Crowley Metropolitan Career and Technical Center.

§ 16-45-6.2. The Paul W. Crowley Metropolitan Career and Technical Center.The Metropolitan Career and Technical Center, in Newport, Rhode Island, shall hereafter be named and known as the "Paul W. Crowley Metropolitan Career and Technical Center."History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 148, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 188, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-7 - Annual appropriations.

§ 16-45-7. Annual appropriations.(a) The general assembly shall appropriate any sum as it may deem necessary for the purpose of reducing local district area vocational technical school tuition. All districts which send students to state operated schools which are funded through the operations aid formula shall not be entitled to receive funds under this section for students attending those schools.(b) Each year one hundred percent (100%) of the approved regional vocational school expenditures for the reference year is appropriated. The commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall be responsible for approving regional vocational technical school budgets and eligible programs and shall promulgate rules and regulations for the approval of budget expenditures and operation of the schools. All funds provided by this section will be ineligible for reimbursement under the provisions of chapter 7 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 601, § 3; P.L. 1988, ch. 336, § 11; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 30, §§ 1, 2; P.L. 1990, ch. 65, art. 32, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 487, § 2; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 48.
RI Gen L § 16-45-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-8 - Temporary service to other regions.

§ 16-45-8. Temporary service to other regions.Any resident of the state being qualified shall, until a vocational school is in operation in the region in which he or she resides, be eligible to register at, receive instruction from, and be issued a certificate by the regional vocational school serving the inhabitants of the greater Providence area.History of Section.P.L. 1964, ch. 8, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-9 - Vocational education.

§ 16-45-9. Vocational education.Upon the establishment of full funding of § 16-45-7, the regulations promulgated by the board of regents for elementary and secondary education for the administration and operation of career and technical schools shall go into effect.History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 12, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-10 - Payment of past due vocational school tuition.

§ 16-45-10. Payment of past due vocational school tuition.If a sending school district fails to pay the requisite tuition to a school district hosting a vocational school, the commissioner of education may, based upon an affidavit filed by the host community, deduct the requisite sums from the state aid of the sending district and pay these sums over to the host district. The sending district may request a hearing if the debt is disputed, but the deductions and payments shall continue to be made during the pendency of the hearing and any appeal.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 46, § 1.
RI Gen L § 16-45-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45 - Regional Vocational Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45-11 - Legislative career and technical education commission established.

§ 16-45-11. Legislative career and technical education commission established.(a) Commission established. There is hereby established a special joint legislative study commission on career and technical education commission. Said career and technical education study commission shall consist of twelve (12) members: six (6) members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives from among the members of the house of representatives, not more than five (5) of whom shall be from the same political party; six (6) members shall be appointed by the president of the senate from among the members of the senate, not more than five (5) of whom shall be from the same political party.(b) Purpose. The purpose of the career and technical education study commission shall be to make a comprehensive examination of the issues relating to the governance, financing, and operation of the system of career and technical education in Rhode Island in order to guide the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Restructuring Career and Technical Education in Rhode Island report as prepared and presented by the career and technical education task force (March 2000). The focus of the career and technical education study commission shall include, but not be limited to, the following: to promote Rhode Island's education and economic development by providing guidance for the development of a statewide system for career and technical education, utilizing effective and proven career and technical education delivery models; implementing an effective system of governance, including protection for the student rights of those students interested in engaging in career and technical education; financing and maintaining state of the art equipment, facilities, and programming, including ensuring student access to the same across the district and geographic boundaries; and strengthening career and technical education programming designed to meet the labor needs of Rhode Island business and industry, as well as to support and advance Rhode Island's economy.History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 6.
RI Gen L § 16-45.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 16 - Education|Chapter 16-45.1 - Career and Technical Education [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]|Section 16-45.1-1 - Findings.

§ 16-45.1-1. Findings.The general assembly finds and declares as follows:(1) The Rhode Island economy will benefit from a highly skilled workforce;(2) Career and technical education must be informed by the needs of local businesses industries and employers, in creating, growing, and locating employment opportunities for job seekers with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities desired by employers;(3) Career and technical education should provide an integrated career pathway system to respond to the needs of businesses, small and large, as well as innovative and emerging industries; and(4) Based upon the current and future demands for a highly skilled workforce, career and technical education should provide a foundation for students to succeed in career and/or higher education opportunities.(5) There is a need to establish a coordinated and comprehensive system of career and technical education for students within the state with a focus on coordination, efficiencies, quality of program offerings, and outcomes throughout the state.(6) There is a need to establish a robust, student-based system of career and technical education that provides a blend of rigorous academics and the skills, training, and credentials necessary for workplace success. Therefore, effective January 30, 2015, there is hereby established a Rhode Island career and technical board of trustees to be known as the Rhode Island board of trustees on career and technical education. Effective January 15, 2015, there is hereby created a not-for-profit organization known as the CTE trust.History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 188, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 225, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 410, § 1.