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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 16 - Education » Chapter 16-100 - Dual Enrollment Equal Opportunity Act

Section 16-100-1. – Short title.

§ 16-100-1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Dual Enrollment Equal Opportunity Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 199, § 1.

Section 16-100-2. – Definition.

§ 16-100-2. Definition. “Dual Enrollment” means that a student is enrolled in a secondary school while simultaneously enrolled part-time or full-time at a local institution of higher learning, such as a community college or university. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 168, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 199, § 1.

Section 16-100-3. – Policy implemented.

§ 16-100-3. Policy implemented. (a) The board of education shall prescribe by regulation a statewide dual enrollment policy that shall allow students to enroll in courses at postsecondary institutions to satisfy academic credit requirements in both high school and the aforementioned postsecondary institutions. The regulations shall address the postsecondary institution’s graduation requirements, if any; the […]

Section 16-100-4. – Dual enrollment adoption.

§ 16-100-4. Dual enrollment adoption. School districts and schools must adopt the statewide dual enrollment policy promulgated pursuant to this section by June 30, 2015. All school districts, charter schools, career and technical schools, approved private day or residential schools and collaborative schools shall be subject to the requirements of this section. History of Section.P.L. […]

Section 16-100-5. – Reporting.

§ 16-100-5. Reporting. School districts that have students participating in dual enrollment programs shall report to the department of elementary and secondary education on an annual basis regarding the number of students, the number of credits enrolled in at postsecondary institutions, the name of the institution, and the dollar amount the school district is allocated […]