“Elementary schools” are schools serving any combination of kindergarten through grade six (K-6). “Middle schools” are schools designed to serve grades five through eight (5-8) only, or any combination of grades five through eight (5-8). “Elementary and secondary” and “elementary or secondary” include elementary, middle and high school grades.
There shall be established and maintained in each local school district as many elementary schools as necessary for the instruction of all the children in the school district. This shall not be construed as to invalidate §§ 49-2-501 — 49-2-503 or § 49-2-1001. It is the duty of the respective board of education to run […]
Each LEA shall employ or contract with school counselors for pre-kindergarten through grade twelve (pre-K-12). The school counseling program shall be established and operated under guidelines adopted by the state board of education. The state board of education shall report on the implementation and effectiveness of the program in its annual report to the general […]
Every elementary and secondary school shall post in a clearly visible location in a public area of the school that is readily accessible to students a sign that contains the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children’s services to receive reports of child abuse or neglect. The sign shall be written using a […]
As used in this section, “patriotic society” or “society” means a group or organization listed in title 36 of the United States Code that is a youth membership organization with an educational purpose that aligns with the curriculum standards and promotes civic involvement. Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the principal of each school shall […]
Each student in grades kindergarten through eight (K-8) shall be given a Scholars Summer Guide prior to the last day of the school year. The Scholars Summer Guide shall be created by teachers, as determined by the school, who are familiar with future academic challenges facing students and shall provide each student with information regarding: […]
LEAs shall require schools to provide each high school student in grades nine through twelve (9-12) a scholars prep guide upon registering for a course. The scholars prep guide shall be created by teachers, as determined by the school, who teach that course or are familiar with the course content and shall provide each student […]
The department of education shall establish in no less than two (2) public schools a three-year pilot program to improve parent-teacher engagement in any grade from kindergarten through grade two (K-2). Public schools interested in participating in the program shall apply with the department. The department shall strive to select public schools that satisfy the […]
Notwithstanding § 49-1-201(d), upon application by an LEA for one (1) or more of the LEA’s schools, and upon the approval of the state board of education, the commissioner of education shall waive a state board rule or statute that inhibits or hinders the LEA’s ability to meet the LEA’s goals or comply with the […]
