The bill amends Section 16-2-2 of the General Laws regarding the requirements for city and town schools. 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 bill does not include provisions for flexibility in school year structure or requirements for school districts to submit plans to the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. The act takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7482: 16-2-2