169 chapters · 1,225 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.1-1. General purposes
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This chapter shall be construed and applied to: (1) Create a state plan for the busing of pupils beyond city or town limits, in recognition of the legislative policy to encourage the establishment of and continuance of consolidated and regional schools; (2) Provide a unified stat…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.1-2. School bus districts established
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(a) There are hereby established school bus districts within the state to provide bus transportation in the interest of public safety, health, and welfare for pupils in grades kindergarten through twelve (12), or in special education programs, who attend public schools, including…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.1-3. Variances permitted
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(a) Variances to require a city or town to provide bus transportation to a pupil who attends a school, except a special education facility, outside the region in which the pupil resides shall be granted by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education if he or she finds …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21.1-4. Duties of school committees
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It shall be the duty of the respective school committees of the city or town to provide the bus transportation required by this chapter, either by the use of its own bus facilities and personnel or by contract. School committees may enter into contracts as they deem necessary in …