§ 16-77-1. Short title. Chapters 16-77, 16-77.1, 16-77.2, 16-77.3, and 16-77.4 of the general laws shall be known and may be cited collectively as the “Charter Public School Act of Rhode Island” or as the “Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § […]
§ 16-77-10. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-11. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 38, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-12. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 7; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-2. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-2.1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) “District charter schools” means schools created by existing public schools, groups of public school personnel, public school districts, or a group of school districts. (2) “Independent charter schools” means schools created by: (I) Rhode Island nonprofit organizations provided […]
§ 16-77-3. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 22, § 6; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 13, § 4; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 38, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, […]
§ 16-77-3.1. Legislative purpose. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to provide an alternative within the public education system by offering opportunities for entities identified in § 16-77-2.1 to establish and maintain a high performing public school program according to the terms of a charter. The key appeal of the charter school concept is […]
§ 16-77-4. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 102, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 128, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 38, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, […]
§ 16-77-4.1. Immunity and liability. Charter public schools have the same immunity possessed by school districts to suit as limited by chapter 31 of title 9. A charter public school shall have the authority to indemnify its employees to the extent that they are not already indemnified by the school district and/or the board of […]
§ 16-77-4.2. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-5. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 595, art. 23, § 3; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 13, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June […]
§ 16-77-5.1. Oversight by commissioner. (a) Individuals or groups may complain to a charter public school’s governing body concerning any claimed violation of the provisions of this chapter by the school. If, after presenting their complaint to the governing body, the individuals or groups believe their complaint has not been adequately addressed, they may submit […]
§ 16-77-6. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 382, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 406, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-6.1. Additional standards. (a) No student tuition or mandatory fees may be charged by any charter public school. (b) A charter public school may include any grade up to grade twelve (12) or any configuration of those grades, including kindergarten and prekindergarten. If specified in its charter, a charter public school may also operate […]
§ 16-77-7. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-8. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; P.L. 1998, ch. 142, § 1; P.L. 1999, ch. 366, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 13, § 4; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
§ 16-77-9. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 197, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 2, effective June 16, 2010, and by P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 2, effective June 22, 2010.
