169 chapters · 1,225 sections in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-73-1. Legislative findings
0.8K chars
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 c…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-73-1.1. Definition
0.4K chars
“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, w…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-73-2. Creation of plan
0.4K chars
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 includi…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-73-3. Rules and regulations
0.2K chars
The commissioner of elementary and secondary education may promulgate any rules and regulations that are deemed necessary for the purpose of this chapter.