The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section that allows any city or town to enact a municipal ordinance to open specially designed physical education instruction, which is part of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), to all students willing to participate as "partners." These partners would assist students requiring an IEP by enrolling in the specially designed physical education class to provide assistance. The bill specifies that students who participate as partners will receive full credit towards their graduation requirements, with each class hour counting as an hour of education as required by ยง 16-22-4. Additionally, the bill outlines that participation as a partner is subject to eligibility and approval procedures set by the individual school administration.
The bill also grants the department of education the authority to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the purposes of this new section. The explanation provided by the legislative council clarifies that the act aims to authorize a partner program to assist students with an IEP for specially designed physical education classes. The act would take effect immediately upon passage. There are no deletions indicated in the provided text.