Chapter 249

2004 -- H 8484

Enacted 07/01/04

 

A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION -- PRIVATE SCHOOLS

     

     

     Introduced By: Representative Peter T. Ginaitt

     Date Introduced: May 04, 2004

 

 

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

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

amended by adding thereto the following section:

     16-40-10.2. Mater Ecclesiae. – Notwithstanding any rule, regulation or general law to

the contrary, the Mater Ecclesiae shall be authorized to grant associate and bachelor degrees

provided that it is in compliance with regulations and standards for approval adopted by the board

of regents for elementary and secondary education or the board of governors for higher education,

as appropriate.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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