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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-114-1. Sheila C. “Skip” Nowell Academy
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Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the Sheila C. “Skip” Nowell Academy (hereinafter the “academy”) is hereby reconstituted and created as a public school and local educational agency authorized to operate pursuant to this chapter. The ac…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-114-2. Purpose and mission
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The purpose of this chapter and the mission of the Sheila C. “Skip” Nowell Academy is: (1) To primarily support students at risk of school failure, with a special focus on the diverse needs of pregnant and parenting teens, to create an environment for their individual growth, and…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-114-3. Accountability
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The academy shall be subject to educational accountability and financial standards and reporting requirements promulgated in accordance with chapter 35 of title 42 (“administrative procedures”) by the department of elementary and secondary education.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-114-4. Board of trustees
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The academy shall be governed by a board of trustees that shall have the powers and duties of a school committee. The board of trustees of the academy on the date of passage of this legislation shall constitute the founding board of trustees of the academy. The council on element…