The bill amends Section 16-3.1-11 of the General Laws regarding the governance of the urban collaborative in Providence. It establishes that the urban collaborative will be governed by a board of trustees, which will consist of five members: the superintendent of the Providence school district or their designee, a superintendent or designee from other approved Rhode Island school districts, and additional members appointed by the council on elementary and secondary education with input from the commissioner of elementary and secondary education. The bill specifies that the board of trustees will have certain powers and duties, while some responsibilities will remain with the commissioner of elementary and secondary education.

Additionally, the bill removes previous language that authorized school committees from various Rhode Island cities to initiate cooperative efforts for alternate education programs and diagnostic services. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5593: 16-3.1-11