Chapter 343

2013 -- S 1019

Enacted 07/15/13

 

A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS -

STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY IN THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS

 

     Introduced By: Senator Elizabeth A. Crowley

     Date Introduced: June 20, 2013

 

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-2 of the General Laws entitled "School Committees and

Superintendents" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

 

     16-2-33.2. City of Central Falls - School dress code. – The Central Falls school district

governing board, in conjunction with the superintendent, may adopt a school dress code for

Central Falls primary, elementary, junior, and senior high school students; provided that:

     (1) The principal, staff, and parents have had an opportunity to offer suggestions and

comments;

     (2) The dress code shall be adopted at a time determined by the governing board, and the

governing board shall give notice to the parents three (3) months before a dress code is required;

and

     (3) That on days when a nationally recognized youth organization has a scheduled

function, students participating in this organization shall be exempt from the dress code on that

day.

 

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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