AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS

Summary

The bill lets Rhode Island public schools treat any day closed because the governor declares a state of emergency as an excused day for meeting minimum school‑day requirements. Schools won’t need to request waivers or add extra days to the calendar, and the education commissioner may issue guidance but cannot require individual waivers. The rule applies only to closures caused by natural disasters, severe weather, public‑safety emergencies, or similar declared emergencies.

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