§ 16-60-9. Investigative powers of board.
The board of regents shall have the power to investigate all transactions and matters relating to public elementary and secondary education in the state and to summon witnesses, administer oaths, and to require testimony and the production of records in the same manner and to the same extent as a court of law.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 32, § 3; P.L. 1981, ch. 291, art. 13, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-60-1. - Council on elementary and secondary education established.
Section 16-60-2. - Appointment of board members.
Section 16-60-3. - Removal of public members of board.
Section 16-60-4. - Council on elementary and secondary education — Powers and duties.
Section 16-60-4.1. - Granting of high school diplomas for World War II and Korean War veterans.
Section 16-60-5. - Meetings of board.
Section 16-60-6. - Commissioner of elementary and secondary education.
Section 16-60-7. - Department of elementary and secondary education — Personnel board.
Section 16-60-7.1. - Early childhood training and resource center — Board of advisors.
Section 16-60-7.2. - Longevity payments — Nonclassified employees.
Section 16-60-7.3. - Statewide purchasing system and programs.
Section 16-60-8. - State educational budget and appropriations.
Section 16-60-8.1. - Regents recovery for indirect costs.
Section 16-60-9. - Investigative powers of board.
Section 16-60-10. - Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.
Section 16-60-11. - Liberal construction of chapter required.