Bill > H5113

This bill amends Section 16-2-9 of Rhode Island's General Laws to require school committees to provide transportation services for students who live two (2) or more miles from their school. Specifically, the bill adds language to the existing section detailing school committees' powers and duties, inserting a provision that mandates transportation services for students residing beyond a two-mile radius from their school. This amendment is part of the broader responsibilities of school committees, which include managing school interests, developing educational policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, and providing for the overall operation of local school systems. The bill is straightforward in its intent, aiming to ensure that students who live a significant distance from their school have access to transportation, which can help improve educational accessibility and student attendance. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning school committees will need to implement this transportation requirement right away.

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