The bill amends Section 16-7.1-5 of the General Laws concerning the Paul W. Crowley Rhode Island Student Investment Initiative. It allows the board of regents (or successor body) to authorize the commissioner to appoint a receiver to manage a school district, with the authority described in Section 16-7.1-5.2 related to state intervention in the Providence public school district. The board of regents is required to assess the district's capacity and may recommend the provision of additional resources as needed. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
860: 16-7.1-5