§ 16-12-6. Dismissal of teachers.
The school committee of any town may, on reasonable notice and hearing, dismiss any teacher for refusal to conform to the regulations made by the committee, or for other just cause.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 61, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 68, § 5; G.L. 1923, ch. 71, § 5; P.L. 1938, ch. 2641, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 180, § 5; P.L. 1941, ch. 1033, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 16-12-6; P.L. 2009, ch. 316, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 317, § 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.