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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - PRIVATE SCHOOLS

     Introduced By: Representatives Kennedy, McNamara, Naughton, E Coderre, and Lally

     Date Introduced: February 16, 2012

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-40 of the General Laws entitled "Private Schools" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     16-40-10.3. Rhode Island school of osteopathic medicine. -- Notwithstanding any rule,

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regulation, or general law to the contrary Rhode Island School of Osteopathic Medicine shall be

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authorized to grant doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degrees provided that it is in

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compliance with regulations and standards for approval adopted by the board of governors for

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higher education.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - PRIVATE SCHOOLS

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     This act would authorize a Rhode Island School of Osteopathic Medicine to grant doctor

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of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degrees, subject to approval by the board of governors for higher

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education.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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