§ 16-38-4. Exclusive clubs.
No society, secret or otherwise, no fraternity or sorority, and no club to membership in which less than the entire student body shall be eligible shall be formed in any public school or among the pupils of the public schools; provided, that this section shall not apply to class or school organizations formed and conducted exclusively for the purposes of promoting approved school activities, and subject to supervision and direction by teachers under rules and regulations prescribed by school committees.
History of Section.G.L. 1909, ch. 73, § 11; P.L. 1922, ch. 2234, § 16; G.L. 1923, ch. 77, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 198, § 10; G.L. 1956, § 16-38-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-38-1. - Discrimination because of race or age.
Section 16-38-1.1. - Discrimination because of sex.
Section 16-38-2. - Immunization.
Section 16-38-3. - Maintenance of nuisances in proximity to schools.
Section 16-38-4. - Exclusive clubs.
Section 16-38-5. - Questionnaires invading privacy.
Section 16-38-5.1. - Assignment of identification numbers to students.
Section 16-38-6. - Restrictions on commercial activity and fundraising in public schools.
Section 16-38-7. - Interest of school official in sale of textbook.
Section 16-38-8. - Offer to pay school official for sale of equipment.
Section 16-38-9. - Liability of school officers for misconduct.
Section 16-38-10. - Power of officials to visit schools.
Section 16-38-11. - Termination of school exemption from taxation for noncompliance.
Section 16-38-12. - Penalty for violations.