Section 16-22.1-1. – Short title.

§ 16-22.1-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as “The Rhode Island statewide virtual education act.” History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 268, § 1.

Section 16-22.1-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 16-22.1-2. Legislative findings. The legislature hereby finds and declares the following: (1) A well-educated population benefits Rhode Island, supports its communities, enhances the standard of living for all of its citizens, increases its capacity for success, and lays the foundation for shared prosperity. (2) Students in Rhode Island’s public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools […]

Section 16-22.1-3. – Purpose.

§ 16-22.1-3. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide access to high quality, rigorous, and relevant online learning opportunities for all of Rhode Island’s public school students and to ensure promulgation of virtual learning regulations supporting access to high quality virtual instruction consistently throughout the state. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 250, § […]

Section 16-22.1-4. – Definitions.

§ 16-22.1-4. Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) “Board” means the Rhode Island board of regents for elementary and secondary education. (2) “Commissioner” means the Rhode Island commissioner for elementary and secondary education. (3) “Course” means a course of study consistent with subdivision 16-1-5(4) and that […]

Section 16-22.1-5. – Regulations for virtual learning.

§ 16-22.1-5. Regulations for virtual learning. With the direction and approval of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education, the commissioner for elementary and secondary education shall develop and promulgate regulations for Rhode Island school districts and other educational organizations that are using or intend to use virtual courses and other online learning […]

Section 16-22.1-6. – Oversight, quality assurance, reporting, and evaluation of virtual courses.

§ 16-22.1-6. Oversight, quality assurance, reporting, and evaluation of virtual courses. (a) The commissioner shall utilize existing evaluation processes and protocols established through regulations adopted by the board of regents to ensure student access to quality and effective online content and instruction. (b) Quality assurance reporting shall occur through the existing comprehensive data collection, analysis […]

Section 16-22.1-7. – Cooperation with public institutions of higher education.

§ 16-22.1-7. Cooperation with public institutions of higher education. In partnership with the commissioner of higher education, the commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall promote access to high quality virtual courses for all public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students. History of Section.P.L. 2012, ch. 250, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 268, § 1.