§ 16-40-10.2. Mater Ecclesiae.
Notwithstanding any rule, regulation or general law to the contrary, the Mater Ecclesiae shall be authorized to grant associate and bachelor degrees provided that it is in compliance with regulations and standards for approval adopted by the board of regents for elementary and secondary education or the board of governors for higher education, as appropriate.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 249, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 500, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-40 - Private Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 — The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]
Section 16-40-1. - Approval of secondary and higher schools — Certification to secretary of state.
Section 16-40-2. - Authority to grant degrees not presumed.
Section 16-40-3. - Reference of charter amendments to boards.
Section 16-40-4. - Degrees without specific authority prohibited.
Section 16-40-5. - Revocation of approvals.
Section 16-40-6. - Degrees conferred after revocation of approval.
Section 16-40-7. - Register of approved schools and revocations.
Section 16-40-8. - Penalty for violations.
Section 16-40-9. - Prosecution of violations — Forfeiture of charter.
Section 16-40-9.1. - Injunctive relief.
Section 16-40-10. - Schools exempt.
Section 16-40-10.1. - Repealed.
Section 16-40-10.2. - Mater Ecclesiae.
Section 16-40-11. - Registration and reports of private schools.
Section 16-40-12. - Schools instructing persons above compulsory school age.
Section 16-40-13. - Promise of employment — Penalty for violations.
Section 16-40-14. - Schools unaffected.
Section 16-40-15. - Registers and blanks.
Section 16-40-16. - Student records and school closings — Notice of closing.