Section 16-94-1. – Short title.

§ 16-94-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island family Engagement Advisory Council Act of 2011.” History of Section.P.L. 2011, ch. 246, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 251, § 1.

Section 16-94-2. – Definitions.

§ 16-94-2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning given to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) “Board of regents” means the board of regents for elementary and secondary education. (2) “Department” means the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education. (3) “Public […]

Section 16-94-3. – Findings of fact.

§ 16-94-3. Findings of fact. (a) Research supports a positive correlation between family engagement with a student’s school or school district and the performance of the student, school, and district. Students whose parents are involved in their education have better school attendance, earn higher grades and higher test scores, are subject to fewer disciplinary problems, […]

Section 16-94-4. – Family engagement advisory council established.

§ 16-94-4. Family engagement advisory council established. (a) Creation. There is hereby established a state-wide family engagement advisory council. The purpose of the council shall be to serve as an advisory body to the governor, the department of education, the board of regents, and to school districts. The council shall consist of twenty-one (21) members […]

Section 16-94-5. – Duties of the council.

§ 16-94-5. Duties of the council. (a) The duties of the family engagement advisory council shall include the following: (1) The council shall research and generate a series of recommendations on how to develop family engagement policies and practices that meet the following principles and standards for family-school partnerships: (i) Welcome all families to be […]