§ 16-19-10. Notification of pupil absence.
(a) Whenever any pupil in grades kindergarten through nine (9) fails to report to school on a regularly scheduled school day and no indication has been received by school personnel that the pupil’s parent or guardian is aware of the pupil’s absence, a reasonable effort to notify, by telephone, the parent or guardian shall be made by school personnel or volunteers organized by the school committee of each city, town, or regional school district or the director or other person in charge of private schools of elementary and secondary grades.
(b) School committees, school personnel, or volunteers organized pursuant to this section shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability in connection with the notice to parents of a pupil’s absence or failure to give the notice required by this section.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 428, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-19-1. - Attendance required.
Section 16-19-1.1. - Grants and gifts — Acceptance and expenditure — Coventry — Woonsocket.
Section 16-19-2. - Approval of private schools — Requirements — Review.
Section 16-19-4. - Prosecution of violations — Process — Fees.
Section 16-19-5. - Inspection and reports of places of employment of minors — Work certificates.
Section 16-19-6. - Proceedings against habitual truants and offenders.
Section 16-19-7. - Disposition of fines.
Section 16-19-8. - Jurisdiction of family court.