The bill amends Section 16-22-32 of the General Laws in Chapter 16-22, which pertains to the curriculum in Rhode Island's education system. It establishes a process for local education agencies (LEAs) to petition the commissioner of elementary and secondary education to use a lower-cost curriculum program, provided that the program is substantially similar to those identified and approved by the commissioner. In order to petition for the lower-cost curriculum, the LEA must present evidence that the proposed alternative curriculum is of high quality and appropriate for its students. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7140: 16-22-32