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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS (SEE

TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 -- THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT)

     

     Introduced By: Senator Sandra Cano

     Date Introduced: June 30, 2021

     Referred To: Placed on Senate Calendar

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-2 of the General Laws entitled "School Committees and

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Superintendents [See Title 16 Chapter 97 - The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     16-2-36. Orientation.

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     All public schools shall, prior to September 1 of each year, make every effort to provide

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written notice to parents, guardians or caretakers of students inviting those parents, guardians or

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caretakers to attend orientation at the school within thirty (30) days from the start of the school

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year.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS (SEE

TITLE 16 CHAPTER 97 -- THE RHODE ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION ACT)

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     This act would require all public schools to send out written invitations to all parents,

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guardians or caretakers of students inviting those parents, guardians or caretakers to an orientation

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at the school.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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