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2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-71 - The Rhode Island Educational Records Bill of Rights › Section 16-71-3. - Educational records access and review rights — Confidentiality of records.

§ 16-71-3. Educational records access and review rights — Confidentiality of records.
(a)
The parent, legal guardian, or eligible student, shall have the following enumerated rights:
(1)
The right to personally inspect and review records in existence at the time of the request that are required to be kept by law or regulation of the student within ten (10) days of the request. The request shall be made to the school’s principal or designated appropriate authority;
(2)
The right to a reasonable explanation and interpretation of the records;
(3)
The right to copies of the records. The cost per copied page of written records shall not exceed fifteen cents ($.15) per page for records copyable on common business or legal size paper. No fee will be assessed to search for or to retrieve the records;
(4)
The right to have the records preserved as long as a request to inspect is outstanding;
(5)
The right to request an amendment and/or expungement of the records if the parent or eligible student believes that the information contained in these records is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s right to privacy; this request shall be made in writing to the appropriate records keeper.
(6)
The right to place a statement in the record commenting on any contested information in the record. This statement shall be maintained with the contested part of the record for as long as the record is maintained and it shall be disclosed when the portion of the record to which it relates is disclosed;
(7)
The right to have the records kept confidential and not released to any other individual, agency or organization without prior written consent of the parent, legal guardian or eligible student, except to the extent that the release of the records is authorized by the provisions of 20 U.S.C. § 1232g or other applicable law or court process.
(b)
Any person aggrieved under this chapter shall have the right to appeal in accordance with the provisions of chapter 39 of this title.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 306, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 97, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 106, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 501, § 73.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-71 - The Rhode Island Educational Records Bill of Rights › Section 16-71-4. - Decisions.

§ 16-71-4. Decisions.
Should a decision be rendered against the school system, the records shall be corrected by the school system in accordance with the decision.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 306, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-71 - The Rhode Island Educational Records Bill of Rights › Section 16-71-5. - Parents and guardians.

§ 16-71-5. Parents and guardians.
The rights of parents as enumerated in this chapter shall also pertain to legal guardians.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 306, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-71 - The Rhode Island Educational Records Bill of Rights › Section 16-71-6. - “Records” defined.

§ 16-71-6. “Records” defined.
For the purposes of this chapter the term “records” shall be defined in accordance with the definition of “education records” contained in 20 U.S.C. § 1232g.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 306, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-72 - Rhode Island Challenge Grants Act [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-72-1. - Short title.

§ 16-72-1. Short title.
This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Challenge Grants Act”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 42, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-72 - Rhode Island Challenge Grants Act [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-72-2. - Legislative intent — Capital project.

§ 16-72-2. Legislative intent — Capital project.
The legislature recognizes that the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and the Community College of Rhode Island would be greatly strengthened by the addition of funds for capital improvements which are essential for the maintenance and future development of physical assets. It recognizes that private support in addition to state support is desirable in achieving this goal. It is the intent of the legislature to provide the opportunity to each public institution of higher education in Rhode Island to receive and match challenge grants for capital projects within the university, the college, and the community college. The associated foundations that serve these institutions shall solicit and receive gifts from private sources to provide for matching funds to the challenge grants for the establishment of capital projects.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 42, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-72 - Rhode Island Challenge Grants Act [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-72-3. - Allocation and administration of grants — Capital projects.

§ 16-72-3. Allocation and administration of grants — Capital projects.
(a)
For the duration of the program, each institution of public higher education shall be eligible to receive one-third (⅓) of the funds estimated to be available by the director of administration. Provided, in no instance shall amounts allocated by the board of governors exceed those estimated to be available by the director of administration. The amount allocated to the institutions by the board of governors for higher education shall be in the following manner: Each institution which raises contributions for capital projects of no less than one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) each shall receive a matching grant equal to thirty-three percent (33%) of the private contribution for each and every contribution.
(b)
For the purposes of determining the amount of a matching grant, multiple grants from a single individual, corporation, or foundation within a twelve (12) month period shall be matched at the total amount of the contribution made for the purposes of this section. Each institution’s foundation shall establish its own Rhode Island capital fund as a depository for private contributions and state matching funds as provided in this section. State matching funds shall be transferred to an institutional foundation upon notification that the institution has received and deposited a proportionate amount specific in this section.
(c)
The foundation serving the institution shall have the responsibility for the maintenance and investment of its capital fund and for the administration of the program for the institution. The government board of each foundation shall be responsible for assisting in the solicitation of gifts and for receiving gifts to be used as funds to be deposited and matched within the challenge grants for the establishment of the capital fund for each institution. Each foundation shall include in its annual report to the board of governors for higher education information concerning collection and investment of donations and matching grants of the capital fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 42, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 59.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-72 - Rhode Island Challenge Grants Act [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-72-4. - Establishment of capital projects.

§ 16-72-4. Establishment of capital projects.
When the sum of the challenge grant and matching funds for a particular capital project has been deposited into the institutional foundation’s capital fund account, the president of the institution shall recommend to the board of governors for higher education the establishment of a capital project. Upon the approval of the board of governors, the capital project will be established and may be named in honor of a donor, benefactor, or honoree of the institution, at the option of the president.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 42, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-1. - Legislative findings.

§ 16-73-1. Legislative findings.
It is found and declared that:
(1)
All children are capable of success and schools are the centers of vibrant communities. The growing social needs of children directly affect their ability to perform successfully in school because health, emotional, social, and family problems can impede learning.
(2)
Schools are most effective when families take active roles in the education of children. Community schools are in a unique position to provide the vital links between education, social services, and health care to children and their families.
(3)
It is important that schools be assisted in fulfilling the critical function of coordinating the delivery of comprehensive social services at or near the site of public schools to address the particular needs of each school community.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 465, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 215, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 257, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-1.1. - Definition.

§ 16-73-1.1. Definition.
“Child opportunity zone,” Rhode Island’s community school initiative, means a site at or near a school that provides: early childhood initiatives; before-school, after-school, and summer enrichment programs; health and mental health services; parent engagement, adult education, workforce development training; or any combination of these programs based upon the students and the community’s needs.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 215, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 257, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-2. - Creation of plan.

§ 16-73-2. Creation of plan.
The children’s cabinet shall incorporate into its strategic plan “child opportunity zones” as a means to deliver comprehensive and coordinated social services at or near public school sites. The commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall undertake activities including, but not limited to, the award of and administration of grants to further the purpose set forth in this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 465, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 215, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 257, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-3. - Rules and regulations.

§ 16-73-3. Rules and regulations.
The commissioner of elementary and secondary education may promulgate any rules and regulations that are deemed necessary for the purpose of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 465, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-4. - Repealed.

§ 16-73-4. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 465, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2001, ch. 86, § 60, effective July 6, 2001.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-5. - Purpose.

§ 16-73-5. Purpose.
The purpose of child opportunity zones is to implement programs related to the specific community needs that ultimately increase student performance in school. The child opportunity zone shall provide a means to integrate education, health, and social services into schools and link families to the school and community resources. The child opportunity zone may operate programs, including, but not limited to: early childhood initiatives; before-school, after-school and summer enrichment; family engagement initiatives; adult education and family literacy programs based upon community needs.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 215, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 257, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73 - Education — Social Services [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-73-6. - Reporting.

§ 16-73-6. Reporting.
The department of elementary and secondary education shall provide an annual report by August 1 of each year to the president of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives regarding the number of children and families served, and appropriate outcome data for each program operated by a child opportunity zone.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 215, § 3; P.L. 2017, ch. 257, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73.1 - School Social Workers Quality Assessment Act › Section 16-73.1-1. - Compilation of data — School social worker duties and responsibilities.

§ 16-73.1-1. Compilation of data — School social worker duties and responsibilities.
(a)
Accumulated data is needed to identify and assess the workload, duties, and responsibilities of school social workers. The 2009 basic education plan drafted by the department of education:
(1)
Delegates to the local education agency the ultimate responsibility for the operation of a system of education and support services that is reasonably designed and adequately resourced to achieve compliance with all aspects of the basic education plan;
(2)
Requires that the local education agency provide a supportive and nurturing school community; and
(3)
Provides adequate psychological, mental health, and social services.
(b)
The state department of education shall develop a standard measure that will identify the number of school social workers in the state, and the actual nature and scope of work and services that they provide. Specifically, it shall solicit information concerning:
(1)
Prevention and intervention services;
(2)
Counselor services assessments;
(3)
Consultation;
(4)
Parent and community liaison;
(5)
Attempts to reduce violence;
(6)
Referrals and collaboration; and
(7)
Promoting adherence to federal mandates, involvement in school activities, and training.
(c)
School departments shall ascertain and forward to the state department of education the following information:
(1)
The number of social assessments completed;
(2)
The number of family contacts;
(3)
The number of staff meetings attended;
(4)
The number of community contacts;
(5)
The number of teacher consultation contacts;
(6)
The number of functional behavioral assessments (FBAs) completed;
(7)
The number of individualized educational plan (IEP) meetings attended;
(8)
The number of individual counseling sessions; and
(9)
The number of group counseling sessions.
(d)
Every school social worker shall complete this standard measure for one complete school year.
History of Section.
P.L. 2018, ch. 162, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 197, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-73.1 - School Social Workers Quality Assessment Act › Section 16-73.1-2. - Report.

§ 16-73.1-2. Report.
The department of education shall gather all the information concerning the duties and responsibilities of school social workers provided to it by local school departments. It shall summarize the information in a report that shall be delivered to the chairpersons of the house of representatives health education and welfare committee and the senate committee on education in January of 2020.
History of Section.
P.L. 2018, ch. 162, § 3; P.L. 2018, ch. 197, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-74 - Guaranteed Student Entitlement [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-74-1. - Legislative findings.

§ 16-74-1. Legislative findings.
(a)
The current system of education financing does not provide for absolute equity, does not account completely for individual student needs, and relies too heavily on the property tax, and the governor through executive order 92-9 and the twenty-first century commission through its final report as endorsed by the board of regents for elementary and secondary education has cited the need for a guaranteed student entitlement program, it is enacted that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education present to the general assembly a new state aid education formula referred to as the “guaranteed student entitlement program”, based on the definition of equity in school funding in subsection (b).
(b)
“Equity” is defined as equal treatment of students and taxpayers. It means that a sufficient amount of money is allocated to enable all students to achieve learner outcomes, and tax burdens shall be based on ability to pay. It means that money spent for a child’s education shall not be a function of district wealth, and that all students shall have the same educational opportunities. The quality of education provided must be a function of statewide wealth.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 239, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-74 - Guaranteed Student Entitlement [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-74-2. - Objectives of program.

§ 16-74-2. Objectives of program.
(a)
The guaranteed student entitlement program shall:
(1)
Limit the property tax rate levied in each community for education;
(2)
Provide for the costs necessary to educate students with special or additional needs;
(3)
Provide for an examination of expenditures to determine their support of student achievement trends and state education goals;
(4)
Provide for incentives to improve student achievement;
(5)
Provide for the establishment of a per pupil expenditure rate which shall also take into account the costs of programs for children with special needs and circumstances;
(6)
Establish a process to determine the rates in subdivision (5) of this subsection;
(7)
Provide for the design of an appropriate database; and
(8)
Include an implementation plan.
(b)
District contributions shall be based upon property values and income.
(c)
The department of administration shall provide recommendations for adjustments to the state and local tax structures to achieve the goals outlined in subdivisions (a)(1) through (8).
(d)
The commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall consult with various state and private parties which shall include but not be limited to the executive department, legislature, department of administration, league of cities and towns, school committees association, RIPEC, parent groups, teacher groups, and other interested organizations.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 239, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-75 - The Rhode Island Youth Service Commission [Repealed.] › Section 16-75-1 - — 16-75-6. Repealed.

§ 16-75-1 — 16-75-6. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1993, ch. 415, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1994, ch. 297, § 4, effective September 1, 1994.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-76 - Sexual Harassment in Higher Education › Section 16-76-1. - “Sexual harassment” defined.

§ 16-76-1. “Sexual harassment” defined.
As used in this chapter, “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favors or any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when submission to this conduct or advances or requests is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s academic success.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 68, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-76 - Sexual Harassment in Higher Education › Section 16-76-2. - Policies to respond to sexual harassment — Annual report.

§ 16-76-2. Policies to respond to sexual harassment — Annual report.
Every institution of higher learning in the state shall develop a written policy to respond to sexual harassment and shall report to the general assembly on or before February 15 of each year on the status and implementation of that policy.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 68, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-76 - Sexual Harassment in Higher Education › Section 16-76-3. - Penalty.

§ 16-76-3. Penalty.
Any institution which fails to comply with this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 68, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-76.1 - Harassment at Institutions of Higher Education › Section 16-76.1-1. - Internal complaints alleging harassment.

§ 16-76.1-1. Internal complaints alleging harassment.
When a student has presented to an institution of higher education an internal complaint alleging harassment on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or country of ancestral origin, the institution shall be required to disclose in a timely manner in writing to that student the disposition of the complaint, including a description of any action taken in resolution of the complaint; provided, however, no other personnel information shall be disclosed to the complainant.
History of Section.
P.L. 2003, ch. 131, § 1; P.L. 2003, ch. 173, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-76.2 - Alcohol And/or Drug Use Amnesty for Reporters of Incidents of Violence at Institutions of Higher Education › Section 16-76.2-1. - “Incident of violence” defined.

§ 16-76.2-1. “Incident of violence” defined.
As used in this chapter, the term “incident of violence” shall include any event or occurrence where any person abuses or causes physical injury to another person, or threatens to abuse or to cause physical injury to another person. Incidents of violence shall include, but not be limited to, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 431, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 432, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-76.2 - Alcohol And/or Drug Use Amnesty for Reporters of Incidents of Violence at Institutions of Higher Education › Section 16-76.2-2. - Policies for drug/alcohol amnesty for individuals reporting incidents of violence.

§ 16-76.2-2. Policies for drug/alcohol amnesty for individuals reporting incidents of violence.
(a)
Every institution of higher education in the state shall adopt and implement the following policy as part of its code of conduct:
(a)
“The health and safety of every student at the (name of institution) is of utmost importance. (Name of institution) recognizes that students who have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether such use is voluntary or involuntary) at the time that an incident of violence occurs, including, but not limited to, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault may be hesitant to report such incidents due to fear of potential consequences for their own conduct. (Name of institution) strongly encourages students to report incidents of violence to institution officials. A bystander acting in good faith, or a reporting individual acting in good faith, who discloses any incident of violence to (name of institution)’s officials or law enforcement will not be subject to (name of institution)’s code of conduct action for violations of alcohol- and/or drug-use policies occurring at or near the time of the commission of the incident of violence.”
(b)
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit an institution’s ability to provide amnesty in additional circumstances.
History of Section.
P.L. 2016, ch. 431, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 432, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-1. - Short title.

§ 16-77-1. Short title.
Chapters 16-77, 16-77.1, 16-77.2, 16-77.3, and 16-77.4 of the general laws shall be known and may be cited collectively as the “Charter Public School Act of Rhode Island” or as the “Act”.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 1.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-2. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-2. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-2.1. - Definitions.

§ 16-77-2.1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(1)
“District charter schools” means schools created by existing public schools, groups of public school personnel, public school districts, or a group of school districts.
(2)
“Independent charter schools” means schools created by: (I) Rhode Island nonprofit organizations provided that these nonprofit organizations shall have existed for at least two (2) years and must exist for a substantial reason other than to operate a school; or (ii) Colleges or universities within the State of Rhode Island.
(3)
“Mayoral academies” means schools created by a mayor of any city or town within the State of Rhode Island, acting by or through a nonprofit organization (regardless of the time said nonprofit organization is in existence) to establish a mayoral academy as hereinafter described in chapter 16-77.4 (“Mayoral Academies”). For purposes of this chapter the term “mayor” shall include any elected town administrator.
(4)
“Charter public schools” means district charter schools, independent charter schools, or mayoral academies.
(5)
“Board of regents” means the Rhode Island board of regents for elementary and secondary education.
(6)
“Commissioner” means the Rhode Island commissioner of elementary and secondary education.
(7)
“Sending school district” means the district where the student attending or planning to attend a charter public school resides.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 3; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-3. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-3. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 22, § 6; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 13, § 4; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 38, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-4. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-4. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 102, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 128, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 38, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-4.1. - Immunity and liability.

§ 16-77-4.1. Immunity and liability.
Charter public schools have the same immunity possessed by school districts to suit as limited by chapter 31 of title 9. A charter public school shall have the authority to indemnify its employees to the extent that they are not already indemnified by the school district and/or the board of regents pursuant to § 9-1-31.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 3; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-4.2. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-4.2. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-5. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-5. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 13, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-6. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-6. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 382, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 406, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-6.1. - Additional standards.

§ 16-77-6.1. Additional standards.
(a)
No student tuition or mandatory fees may be charged by any charter public school.
(b)
A charter public school may include any grade up to grade twelve (12) or any configuration of those grades, including kindergarten and prekindergarten. If specified in its charter, a charter public school may also operate an adult education program, adult high school completion program, or general education development testing preparation program.
(c)
It is the intent of the general assembly that priority of consideration be given to charter public school applications designed to increase the educational opportunities of educationally disadvantaged and at-risk pupils.
(d)
A student who is not under suspension or expulsion for discipline reasons may withdraw from a charter public school at any time and enroll in another public school in the district where the student resides as determined by the school committee of the district. A student may be suspended or expelled from a charter public school in accordance with the board of regents regulations for suspensions and/or expulsions, and other public schools may give full faith and credit to that suspension or expulsion.
(e)
The governing body of a charter public school shall be subject to the Open Meetings Law, chapter 46 of title 42.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 3; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-7. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-7. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-8. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-8. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 13, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-9. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-9. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-10. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-10. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-11. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-11. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 38, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77 - Establishment of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77-12. - Repealed.

§ 16-77-12. Repealed.
History of Section.
P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.1 - Funding of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.1-1. - Statement of purpose.

§ 16-77.1-1. Statement of purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a funding mechanism through which costs for charter public schools will be shared between the state and the local school districts sending students to a charter public school.
History of Section.
P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.1 - Funding of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.1-3. - Federal funds for charter public schools start up costs.

§ 16-77.1-3. Federal funds for charter public schools start up costs.
Charter public schools may apply for federal funds to support start up costs. Charter public schools shall become eligible to apply for federal funds upon approval of the charter public school’s application by the board of regents for elementary and secondary education. Federal funds shall be distributed to charter public schools by the department of elementary and secondary education through a process which requires each charter public school seeking the funds to submit a grant application to the department of elementary and secondary education. The grant application process shall be established and implemented by the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education.
History of Section.
P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 18, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.1 - Funding of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.1-4. - State funds for charter public schools start up costs.

§ 16-77.1-4. State funds for charter public schools start up costs.
In the event that federal funds are either unavailable or are fully expended, there shall be established a system of interest free loans for start up costs for charter public schools to be provided from an appropriation of state funds designated by the legislature for this purpose. The loans shall not exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for a single charter public school and this loan of state funds shall be repaid in equal monthly installments over no more than five (5) years. The state funds shall be distributed to charter public schools by the department of elementary and secondary education through a process which requires each charter public school seeking the funds to submit a loan application to the department of elementary and secondary education.
History of Section.
P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.1 - Funding of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.1-5. - Facilities support for charter public schools.

§ 16-77.1-5. Facilities support for charter public schools.
A public school district or districts may access state aid for reimbursement of school housing costs for district sponsored charter public schools pursuant to §§ 16-7-35 through 16-7-47. Public charter schools not sponsored by a public school district or districts may apply for thirty percent (30%) reimbursement of school housing cost on the basis of demonstrated need. The Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education shall promulgate regulations to implement this section consistent with the purposes and procedures of the existing school housing aid program pursuant to §§ 16-7-35 through 16-7-47. For purposes of this section only, “facilities support, the urban collaborative accelerated program” will be defined as a charter school.
History of Section.
P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.1 - Funding of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.1-6. - Charter public schools eligible for funding.

§ 16-77.1-6. Charter public schools eligible for funding.
For purposes of this chapter, a charter public school shall be all schools as defined in chapter 77 of this title and shall also include the Textron Chamber of Commerce Academy and the Times 2 Academy.
History of Section.
P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.1 - Funding of Charter Public Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.1-7. - Regulations.

§ 16-77.1-7. Regulations.
In addition to those regulations specifically required by § 16-77.1-5, the department of elementary and secondary education shall promulgate any additional regulations that are necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 2.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.2 - District Charter School [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.2-1. - Entities eligible to apply to become district charter schools.

§ 16-77.2-1. Entities eligible to apply to become district charter schools.
(a)
Persons or entities eligible to submit an application to establish a district charter school shall be limited to:
(1)
Existing public schools;
(2)
Groups of public school personnel;
(3)
Public school districts; or
(4)
A group of school districts.
(b)
No existing public school shall be converted into a district charter school unless a majority of the parents and/or guardians of the students currently assigned to the school and two- thirds (⅔) of the certified teaching personnel currently assigned to the school approve the proposed charter, as provided in § 16-77.2-2.
(c)
School professionals employed by a local or regional school committee or the State of Rhode Island shall be entitled to a two (2) year leave of absence, without compensation, in order to be employed in a district charter school, provided this leave shall be extended upon request for an additional two (2) years. At any time during or upon completion of this leave of absence, a school professional may return to work in the school district in the position in which he or she was previously employed or a comparable position. This leave of absence shall not be deemed to be an interruption of service for purposes of seniority and teachers’ retirement.
(d)
No child shall be required to attend a district charter school nor shall any teacher be required to teach in a district charter school. The school committee shall make accommodations to facilitate the transfer of students who do not wish to participate in the district charter school into other public schools. It shall also make accommodations for those students who wish to participate to transfer into the district charter school as space permits. If the total number of students who are eligible to attend and apply to a district charter school is greater than the number of spaces available, the charter school shall conduct a lottery to determine which students shall be admitted.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.2 - District Charter School [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.2-4. - Revocation of the charter of a district charter school.

§ 16-77.2-4. Revocation of the charter of a district charter school.
(a)
The board of regents may revoke the charter of a district charter school at any time, pursuant to § 16-77-5.1, if the school:
(1)
Materially violates any of the provisions contained in the charter;
(2)
Fails to meet or pursue the educational objectives contained in the charter;
(3)
Fails to comply with fiscal accountability procedures as specified in the charter;
(4)
Violates provisions of law that have not been granted variance by the board of regents; or
(5)
After three (3) consecutive years of operation, is not a “high-performing charter school,” defined as a charter public school that has demonstrated overall success, including: (i) Substantial progress in improving student achievement and (ii) The management and leadership necessary to establish a thriving, financially viable charter public school.
(b)
After denying or prior to non-renewing or revoking a charter, the department of elementary and secondary education will hold a hearing on the issues in controversy under § 16-39-1.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.2 - District Charter School [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.2-5. - Budgets and funding.

§ 16-77.2-5. Budgets and funding.
(a)
It is the intent of the general assembly that funding pursuant to this chapter shall be neither a financial incentive nor a financial disincentive to the establishment of a district charter school. Funding for each district charter school shall consist of state revenue and municipal or district revenue in the same proportions that funding is provided for other schools within the sending school district(s).
(b)
Funding additional to that authorized from the sending school district(s) may be allocated to the district charter school from the sending school district(s) to the extent that the combined percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch, students with limited English proficiency, and students requiring special education exceed the combined percentage of those students in the sending school district(s) as a whole. The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations consistent with this section regarding the allocation of funds from sending school districts to district charter schools.
(c)
All services, centrally or otherwise provided by the school district in which the district charter school is located, that the district charter school decides to utilize including, but not limited to, transportation, food services, custodial services, maintenance, curriculum, media services, libraries, nursing, and warehousing, shall be subject to negotiation between a district charter school and the school district in which the district charter school is located and paid for out of the revenues of the district charter school. Disputes with regard to cost of services requested from the school district in which the district charter school is located will be adjudicated by the commissioner.
(d)
A district charter school shall be eligible to receive other aids, grants, Medicaid revenue, and other revenue according to Rhode Island law, as though it were a school district. Federal aid received by the state shall be used to benefit students in the charter public school, if the school qualifies for the aid, as though it were a school district.
(e)
A district charter school may negotiate and contract directly with third parties for the purchase of books, instructional materials, and any other goods and services that are not being provided by the sending school district(s) pursuant to the charter.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 11, § 3.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.2 - District Charter School [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.2-6. - Applicability of other provisions of title 16.

§ 16-77.2-6. Applicability of other provisions of title 16.
The board of regents may grant to district charter schools variances of specific chapters and sections of this title except to the extent that these chapters and sections are enumerated in § 16-77.2-7.
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 4.
2023 Rhode Island General Laws › Title 16 - Education › Chapter 16-77.2 - District Charter School [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act] › Section 16-77.2-7. - Portions of title 16 applicable to district charter schools.

§ 16-77.2-7. Portions of title 16 applicable to district charter schools.
The following provisions of this title shall be binding on district charter schools and may not be waived by the commissioner under § 16-77.2-3:
(1)
Section 16-2-2 (minimum length of school year);
(2)
Section 16-2-17 (right to a safe school);
(3)
Section 16-8-10 (federal funds for school lunch);
(4)
Section 16-11-1 (certification of public school teachers);
(5)
Section 16-12-3 (duty to cultivate principles of morality);
(6)
Section 16-12-10 (immunity for report of suspected substance abuse);
(7)
Chapter 13 (teachers’ tenure);
(8)
Chapter 16 (teachers’ retirement);
(9)
Section 16-19-1 (compulsory attendance);
(10)
Section 16-20-1 (school holidays enumerated);
(11)
Sections 16-21-3 and 16-21-4 (fire safety);
(12)
Sections 16-21-10, 16-21-14, and 16-21-16 (health screenings);
(13)
Section 16-22-9 (uniform testing);
(14)
Section 16-24-2 (regulations of state board);
(15)
Section 16-38-1 (discrimination because of race or age);
(16)
Section 16-38-1.1 (discrimination because of sex);
(17)
Section 16-38-2 (immunizations);
(18)
Section 16-38-4 (exclusive club);
(19)
Section 16-38-6 (commercial activities prohibited);
(20)
Section 16-38-9 (misconduct of school officers);
(21)
Section 16-38-10 (power of officials to visit schools);
(22)
Section 16-39-1 (appeal of matters of dispute to commissioner);
(23)
Section 16-39-2 (appeal of school committee actions to commissioner);
(24)
Section 16-39-3 (appeal to state board);
(25)
Section 16-39-3.1 (enforcement of final decision);
(26)
Section 16-39-3.2 (interim protective orders);
(27)
Section 16-39-8 (subpoena power of commissioner);
(28)
Section 16-40-16 (student records);
(29)
Section 16-71-1 (Educational Record Bill of Rights Act).
(30)
Chapter 16-21-21.1 (Penalties for drug, alcohol or weapons offenses);
(31)
Chapter 16-21.5 (Student interrogations).
History of Section.
P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 4; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 4.