Rhode Island Administrative Code

My Page Title4.1Authority, Purpose, and Scope A.This Part is promulgated by the Rhode Island Board of Education, Council on Elementary and Secondary Education (hereinafter the “Council”). The Council was established by R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-1 and has the authority to develop and…

My Page Title5.1Cooperative Services Study Committee School committees interested in developing a cooperative service arrangement shall form a Cooperative Services Study Committee (CSSC) consisting of at least one representative from each participating school district and such ot…

My Page Title6.1AuthorityA.This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-7.1-5.1.6.2PurposeA.The purpose of this Part is to provide criteria and a procedure for determining the end of turnaround status for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) subject to intervention and sup…

My Page Title1.1Setting Directions for the Local Education Agency1.1.1AUTHORITY, SCOPE, AND PURPOSE OF THE BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMA.The Basic Education Program (BEP) is a set of regulations promulgated by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to its delegated…

My Page Title2.1DefinitionsA.As used in this Part, the following words and terms have the following meaning, unless the context indicates another or different meaning or intent:1.“All Course Network (ACN)”, formerly the Advanced Course Network, means RIDE’s statewide system to pr…

My Page Title3.1DEFINITIONSA.As used in these regulations, the following words and terms have the following meaning, unless the context indicates another or different meaning or intent:1."Apprenticeship" means a relationship between an employer and an employee during which the wo…

My Page Title4.1PreambleA. The Rhode Island High School Equivalency Program is composed of approved high school equivalency tests, which are administered throughout the state by testing centers authorized by the Rhode Island Department of Education. The Rhode Island High School E…

My Page Title5.1DefinitionsA.As used in this Part, the following words and terms have the following meaning, unless the context indicates another or different meaning or intent:1."Acceptable use policy" or "AUP" means a policy that outlines the responsibilities of students, teach…

My Page Title6.1 Authority This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 16-48 and 16-87.6.2 PurposeThe purpose of this Part is to establish a two-tier approval process to maintain high-quality early development and early learning experiences in public and private …

My Page Title1.1Purpose, Scope, and AuthorityA.Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11-1, the educators in Rhode Island Public Schools are required to attain certification. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-4, the responsibility for setting Regulations for certification rests with th…

My Page Title2.1PreambleA. Legal authority1. These rules and regulations are promulgated in accordance R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-1, et seq. and in accordance with the obligation of the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education (“the Council”) to “approve the …instru…

My Page Title3.1 AuthorityThis part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 16-60-4 and 16-12-11.3.2 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to establish a set of comprehensive evaluation system expectations for district-based systems. 3.3Definitions"Educator" means all district…

My Page Title5.1 Authority This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen Laws §§ 16-60-4(a)(3), 16-60-4(a)(8) and 16-60-4(a)(10) and 16-40-1(a)(1).5.2 Purpose The purpose of this Part is to set forth standards for approval of non-public schools in Rhode Island. 5.3Time in SchoolA…

My Page Title6.1Authority and PurposeA.This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 16-11.4-6.B.The purpose of this part is to establish rules to ensure that teachers have proficient knowledge and skills to teach reading consistent with the best practices of the Sc…

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My Page Title4.1AuthorityA.This part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 16-8-9, 16-8-10, 16-8-10.1, 16-21-7(c) and further authorized under 7 C.F.R. §§ 210.11(b) and 210.19(e).B.The provisions of this Part will be monitored and enforced by RIDE during the USDA Administr…

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My Page Title2.1Authority, Scope, Purpose and ConstructionA.Authority. 1.These regulations are promulgated by the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-60-4 and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 16-97.B.Scope. 1.These regulations govern t…

My Page Title3.1 Introduction and AuthorityA.These regulations have been promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-54-1, through R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-54-3, and are intended to support compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, et seq. and the Eq…

My Page Title5.1Authority This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 16-24-2 and 16-64-2.5.2DefinitionsA."Homeless children and youths" means children and youths "who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence," as per the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless …

My Page Title6.1AuthorityThis Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 16-24 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. Chapter 33, 1400 et. seq.)6.2Purpose The Purpose of this Part is to govern the education of children with disabilities …

My Page Title2.1Purpose:The purpose of this regulation is to prescribe the form of a Petition for Promulgation of Rules pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6 and the procedure for its submission, consideration, and disposition.2.2Authority:This regulation is promulgated pursuant t…

My Page Title3.1PurposeTo establish a defined set of procedures for Rhode Island Department of Education for the conduct of Public Hearings regarding Proposed Rulemaking.3.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority granted in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2(a)(4)…

My Page Title1.1AuthorityThe Commissioner, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-38-1.1(a)(5) has the authority to promulgate regulations to enforce the statutory requirements prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender express…

My Page Title2.1Introduction2.1.1Authority and purpose This Statewide Bullying Policy is promulgated pursuant to the authority set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-34. Known as the Safe School Act, the statute recognizes that the bullying of a student creates a climate of fear and…

My Page Title2.1PurposeThis regulation states the requirements for submitting a request for a declaratory order under R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8(b), and the procedure for its consideration and prompt disposition.2.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority g…

My Page Title3.1Authority This Part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11-4.3.2Purpose The purpose of this Part is to set forth procedures for annulment of certificates.3.3Scope of RulesThis Part shall apply in cases concerning the annulment of certificates issued by …

My Page Title4.1AuthorityThis part is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 16-39-6, 16-60-6(a)(vii), 16-60-6(a)(viii), and 16-60-4(a)(viii).4.2PurposeA.The purpose of this part is to set forth uniform standards for the adjudication of appeals to the Commissioner of Education…

My Page Title1.1Statutory Authority of the State AgencyA.R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.2-2 created the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) in 2006. EOHHS serves “as the principal agency of the executive branch of state government for managing the department…

My Page Title3.1OverviewA.In accordance with Title XIX and XXI (42 U.S.C. §§ 1396a and 1396k), all Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries shall meet certain non-financial general eligibility requirements related to: identity, date of birth/age, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), resi…

My Page Title4.1LEGAL authorityIn accordance with federal mandates and R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-15, this lien and recovery regulation applies to the estates of recipients, whether categorically or medically needy, fifty-five (55) years of age or older at the time of receipt of Medic…

My Page Title5.1Legal AuthorityA.Federal law requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to seek recovery of Medicaid expenses from Medicaid beneficiaries’ third-party payments. The purpose of this regulation is to set forth the process for the recovery of …

My Page Title6.1 Legal authorityIn accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 44-30.1-1, 44-30.1-3, 44-30.1-4 and 44-30.1-8 entitled, “Setoff of Refund of Personal Income Tax”, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is authorized to recover Medicaid benefit overpayments…

My Page Title7.1Legal AuthorityThe State of Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), as the single state agency responsible for the State of Rhode Island Medicaid Program, reviews compliance with federal requirements to determine whether a Medicaid prov…

My Page Title1.1PurposeA.The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) has an ethical and legal obligation to safeguard and maintain as confidential the information it receives from or about Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chap…

My Page Title2.1Purpose, Scope and Applicability2.1.1LEGAL AUTHORITYA.The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) was established in 2006 within the executive branch of state government and serves as the principal agency of the executive branch for the …

My Page Title4.1LEGAL AuthorityThis Regulation is promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1 et seq. (Access to Public Records) and R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-2(a) (Administrative Procedures).4.2DefinitionsA.As used herein, the following terms shall be construed as follows:1.“Ex…

My Page Title5.1PurposeThis regulation states the requirements for submitting a request for Declaratory Order under R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-8(b), and the procedure for its consideration and prompt disposition.5.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to the authority gra…

My Page Title6.1PurposeThe purpose of this regulation is to prescribe the form of a petition for promulgation of rules pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-35-6 and the procedure for its submission, consideration, and disposition. 6.2AuthorityThis regulation is promulgated pursuant to…

My Page Title7.1Purpose The purpose of this rule is to establish a defined set of procedures for the conduct of public hearings regarding proposed rulemaking by the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services. 7.2 Authority This regulation is promulgated pursuant t…

My Page Title1.1Legal AuthorityA.The Rhode Island Medicaid Program provides health care coverage authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396-1396w-7 (Federal Medicaid Law) and Title XXI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1397aa-1397mm (Federal Chil…

My Page Title2.1Legal Authority A.These rules and regulations related to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ (EOHHS) Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Program are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred under:1.42 C.F.R. § 431.53 “Assurance of Tra…

My Page Title3.1Legal Authority and PurposeA.Title XIX of the U.S. Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396a et seq.) provides the legal authority for the Rhode Island Medicaid Program. The Medicaid Program also operates under a waiver granted by the Secretary of Health and Human Se…

My Page Title1.1Scope and PurposeA. The purpose of this Rule is to outline the requirements and limitations pertaining to home care and home health provider agency participation in and payment by the Rhode Island Medicaid program. This Rule also includes parameters and limitation…

My Page Title1.1OverviewA.The principal purpose of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Pub. Law No. 111-148, was to increase access to health care by leveraging resources, expanding choice, and removing the administrative, financial, and legal barriers t…

My Page Title3.1Application Process for Medicaid Affordable Coverage: No Wrong Door3.1.1Scope, Purpose, and Legal AuthorityA.One of the central goals of the federal Affordable Coverage Act (hereinafter the ACA) of 2010 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1800…

My Page Title4.1Overview and Statutory AuthorityA.The goal of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 is to improve access to high quality health insurance coverage for people of all ages and income levels. In keeping with this purpose, the ACA established a presumptive eli…

My Page Title5.1Scope and Legal AuthorityA.The purpose of this rule is to describe the Modified Adjust Gross Income (MAGI) standard and explain how it is applied; and establish the role and responsibilities of the State and consumers when determining MAGI-related eligibility for …

My Page Title2.1RIte Care OverviewA.RIte Care was initially established as a statewide managed care demonstration project in 1994 under a waiver granted pursuant to § 1115 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1315. The project's goal was to use a managed care delivery system t…

My Page Title3.1Overview / Legal AuthorityA.This Part is promulgated pursuant to Federal authorities as follows:1.Federal Law: § 701(f)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), 29 U.S.C. § 1181(f)(3); § 1115 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1315…