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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - CURRICULUM

     Introduced By: Representatives Morrison, Naughton, Mattiello, O`Neill, and Gallison

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2012

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws entitled "Curriculum" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     16-22-26. Diplomas for students in alternative programs. -- Any student or pupil in a

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Rhode Island public school who successfully completes the graduation requirements of an

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alternative learning program approved by a school district and/or local education agency (LEA)

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shall be awarded a diploma upon graduation. Certificates of attendance, academic and technical

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skill achievement, work readiness, and other forms may be awarded to a student by a school

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district and/or an LEA, but such certificates shall be in addition to and shall not be used as a

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substitute for or in lieu of a diploma.

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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 - CURRICULUM

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     This act would provide that students who complete the graduation requirements of an

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alternative learning program approved by a school district would be awarded a diploma upon

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graduation. Certificates of achievement and other types would still be awarded, but such

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certificates would be in addition to and not a substitute for a diploma.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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