The bill amends Section 16-2-2 of the General Laws regarding the requirements for city and town schools in Rhode Island. It establishes that the academic school year for all public schools, including traditional public schools, district charter schools, independent charter schools, and mayoral academies, shall start on the same date each calendar year, which date shall be determined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2017: 16-2-2