§ 16-12-3.1. Period of silent meditation.
At the opening of every school day in all grades in all public schools the teacher in charge of the room in which each class is held shall announce that a period of silence not to exceed one minute in duration shall be observed for meditation, and during this period silence shall be maintained and no activities engaged in.
History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 84, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-12 - Rights and Duties of Teachers Generally
Section 16-12-1. - “Teacher” defined.
Section 16-12-2. - Employment of school committee member as teacher.
Section 16-12-3. - Duty to cultivate principles of morality.
Section 16-12-3.1. - Period of silent meditation.
Section 16-12-4. - Register of pupils — Reports required by school authorities.
Section 16-12-5. - Minimum salary.
Section 16-12-6. - Dismissal of teachers.
Section 16-12-6.1. - Special rules as to Cumberland.
Section 16-12-7. - Maximum school year in state schools.
Section 16-12-8. - Extension of general laws to include certified teachers in state schools.
Section 16-12-9. - Residency within municipality not required.
Section 16-12-10. - Immunity for reports of suspected substance abuse.