2015 -- H 5511

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - SUMMER SCHOOL COSTS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Filippi, Roberts, Tanzi, Fogarty, and Lally

     Date Introduced: February 12, 2015

     Referred To: House Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-88 of the General Laws entitled "Rhode Island After School and

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Summer Learning Program Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     16-88-5. Summer school charges and fees. – The parent or guardian of a student

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requiring the completion of a summer school course or courses to fulfill high school graduation

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requirements shall not be charged a fee of any kind for the student's attendance at summer school.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - SUMMER SCHOOL COSTS

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     This act would allow children to attend summer school to complete high school

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graduation requirements at no charge.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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