169 chapters · 1,225 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-3-1. Purpose of chapter
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The purpose of this chapter is to assist communities within the state to operate schools on a more efficient and economic basis through the development of regional school districts and to enhance the services of the schools in line with present day needs.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-3-10. Acceptance by voters — Establishment of regional school district
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If a majority of the voters voting on the question in each of the several cities or towns shall vote in the affirmative to accept this chapter, the provisions of this chapter shall apply, and the proposed regional school district shall be deemed to be established in accordance wi…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-3-11. School committees of regional school districts — Powers and duties
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(a) A regional school district established under the provisions of § 16-3-10 shall be a body politic and corporate with all the powers and duties conferred by law upon school committees and with the following additional powers and duties: (1) To adopt a name and a corporate seal.…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-3-12. Regional school district financial meeting — Special meetings
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(a) The regional school district financial meeting to which all the voters qualified to vote in their respective cities or towns on any proposition for the imposition of a tax or the expenditure of money shall be held on the first Monday in February of each year at eight o’clock …