§ 16-39-3.2. Interim protective orders.
In all cases concerning children, other than cases arising solely under § 16-2-17, the commissioner of elementary and secondary education shall also have power to issue any interim orders pending a hearing as may be needed to ensure that a child receives education in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations during the pendency of the matter. Hearings on these interim orders shall be conducted within five (5) working days of a request for relief and the decision shall be issued within five (5) working days of the completion of the hearing. These interim orders shall be enforceable in the superior court at the request of any interested party.
History of Section.P.L. 1986, ch. 61, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 425, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 236, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-39-1. - Appeal of matters of dispute to commissioner.
Section 16-39-2. - Appeal of school committee actions to commissioner.
Section 16-39-3. - Appeal to state board of regents.
Section 16-39-3.1. - Enforcement of final decisions.
Section 16-39-3.2. - Interim protective orders.
Section 16-39-4. - Judicial review.
Section 16-39-5. - Legal remedies preserved.
Section 16-39-6. - Rules for appeals.
Section 16-39-7. - Costs in matters appealable under chapter.
Section 16-39-8. - Subpoena power of the department of elementary and secondary education.