§ 16-94-1 Short title
§ 16-94-2 Definitions
§ 16-94-3 Findings of fact
§ 16-94-4 Family engagement advisory council established
§ 16-94-5 Duties of the council

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 16-94 - The Rhode Island Family Engagement Advisory Council

  • Board of regents: means the board of regents for elementary and secondary education. See Rhode Island General Laws 16-94-2
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education. See Rhode Island General Laws 16-94-2
  • Public schools: means all public schools of any city or town in the state. See Rhode Island General Laws 16-94-2
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • School district: means any public school district, school unit, area-vocational-technical school, or charter school that composes a school district; the term also encompasses a single high school or multiple high schools within a school district where applicable. See Rhode Island General Laws 16-94-2
  • 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