R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-24-10

Current through 2024 Public Law 457

Section 16-24-10 - Arrangements by cities and towns having small numbers of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Each city and town which contains fewer than eight (8) minors with intellectual or developmental disabilities may contract with another city or town for the education of the minors or may establish a special class pursuant to the previous provision with the consent of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education. In the event that a city or town does not establish a class for fewer than eight (8) minors with intellectual or developmental disabilities or contract with another city or town, then the city or town shall contract with a suitable day school for instruction adapted to the mental attainments of the minors; provided that the day schools shall be subject to the regulations and supervision of the state board of regents for elementary and secondary education.

Amended by 2023 Pub. Laws, ch. 62,§ 1, eff. 6/14/2023.

Amended by 2023 Pub. Laws, ch. 61,§ 1, eff. 6/14/2023.

P.L. 1952, ch. 2905, § 3; P.L. 1955, ch. 3464, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 16-24-10.