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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - STAFFING

     Introduced By: Representatives Kazarian, Cimini, Messier, Amore, and O'Brien

     Date Introduced: February 07, 2013

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-73 of the General Laws entitled "Education - Social Services"

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is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     16-73-5. School social worker staffing. -- In grades kindergarten through twelve (12),

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each public school shall have assigned to it, at least one full-time social worker for every four

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hundred (400) students. For purposes of this section, "social worker" shall mean any person who

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holds a valid professional certificate in school social work issued by the state department of

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education.

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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 - STAFFING

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     This act would require all public schools in grades kindergarten through twelve (12), to

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have at least one full-time certified school social worker for every four hundred (400) students.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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