§ 16-29-10. Enforcement of attendance requirement.
The truant officer or truant officers appointed by the school committee in compliance with the provisions of § 16-19-3 shall, under the direction of the school committee, inquire into all cases of irregular attendance or of failure or neglect to attend upon instruction in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, and shall be authorized to make complaints in case of violation of the compulsory attendance provisions of this chapter, and to serve legal processes issued in pursuance of this chapter; provided, that no truant officer complaining under the provisions of this chapter shall be required to give surety for costs, and no officer shall become liable for any costs that may accrue on the complaint.
History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1802, § 7; P.L. 1920, ch. 1903, § 1; G.L. 1923, ch. 80, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 196, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 16-29-10.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-29 - Americanization Schools
Section 16-29-1. - Establishment of free evening schools.
Section 16-29-2. - Day continuation schools.
Section 16-29-3. - Schools in shops and factories.
Section 16-29-4. - Notice to department of schools established.
Section 16-29-5. - State support of public schools.
Section 16-29-6. - Visitation and supervision by department of elementary and secondary education.
Section 16-29-7. - [Repealed.]
Section 16-29-8. - Private instruction in lieu of required attendance.
Section 16-29-9. - [Repealed.]
Section 16-29-10. - Enforcement of attendance requirement.
Section 16-29-11. - Establishment of home and community classes.
Section 16-29-12. - Teachers for home classes — Joint maintenance by two or more towns.
Section 16-29-13. - Attendance at home classes.
Section 16-29-14. - State home class supervisor — Expenditures.