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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012 | |
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RELATING TO EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ACT | |
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Introduced By: Representatives MacBeth, Tomasso, McLaughlin, Menard, and Jacquard | |
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Date Introduced: February 28, 2012 | |
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Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare | |
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It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
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SECTION 1. Title 16 of the General Laws entitled "EDUCATION" is hereby amended |
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by adding thereto the following chapter: |
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CHAPTER 96 |
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ACT |
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16-96-1. Short title. – This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Educational |
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Resource Center Act.” |
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16-96-2. Educational resource center. – (1) The department of education is authorized |
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to establish an educational resource center to serve as a source of information for families, |
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students, schools and professionals regarding neurological impairments such as autism, brain |
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injury and seizure disorders. The educational resource center shall, without limitation, serve as a |
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source of information to provide direct services, technical assistance, professional development |
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and support for any individual or organization that may come in contact with federal and state |
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services provided in connection with the foregoing; provide information regarding sources of |
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training; maintain contact with professional organizations, state agencies and departments, |
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educational institutions and other sources for training; and disseminate applicable information |
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such as changes in human services programs. |
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(2) The educational resource center shall be funded by the department of education and |
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shall operate independently of the department. |
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(3) The educational resource center may accept funding that includes, but is not limited |
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to, monetary contributions, contractual arrangements, in-kind services, federal and state |
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appropriated funds, private and public foundation grants and fees for services. |
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(4) The department of education shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to |
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effectuate the purpose of this chapter. |
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
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BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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This act would create the Educational Resource Center to provide informational |
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resources to individuals and organizations regarding neurological impairments. |
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This act would take effect upon passage. |
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