Rhode Island General Laws 16-24-10. Arrangements by cities and towns having small numbers of retarded children
Each city and town which contains fewer than eight (8) mentally retarded minors may contract with another city or town for the education of the minors or may establish a special class pursuant to the previous provision with the consent of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education. In the event that a city or town does not establish a class for fewer than eight (8) mentally retarded minors or contract with another city or town, then the city or town shall contract with a suitable day school for instruction adapted to the mental attainments of the minors; provided that the day schools shall be subject to the regulations and supervision of the state board of regents for elementary and secondary education.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 2905, § 3; P.L. 1955, ch. 3464, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 16-24-10.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 16-24-10
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9