Chapter 555

2004 -- H 7722 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/09/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Introduced By: Representative Steven F. Smith

Date Introduced: February 11, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-21 of the General Laws entitled "Health and Safety of Pupils"

is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

16-21-27. Alternative education programs. – Each school district shall adopt a plan to

ensure continued education of students who are removed from the classroom because of a

suspension of more than ten (10) days or who are chronically truant. The plan shall be adopted by

the school committee and shall be submitted to Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary

Education as part of its annual strategic plan submission.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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