The bill amends Section 16-3.1-11 of the General Laws regarding the governance of the urban collaborative among school districts in Rhode Island. 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 clarifies that the board of trustees will have specific powers and duties, while certain responsibilities remain with the commissioner of elementary and secondary education.

The bill also removes previous language that authorized school committees from specific cities to initiate cooperative efforts for alternate education programs and diagnostic services. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7023: 16-3.1-11