§ 16-64-8. Completion of semester of school year.
When a student changes his or her residence during the course of a semester the student shall be allowed to complete the semester in his or her original city or town of residence. If the student is a senior or about to enter his or her senior year the student shall be allowed to complete his or her senior year in his or her original city or town of residence. No school district shall be required to provide transportation to a student exercising the option permitted by this section. No school district shall require a student to exercise the option allowed in this section. No school district shall be required to pay tuition for a student who exercises the option allowed in this section. Nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish the rights of any person covered by the McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (P.L. 105-220), 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.
History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 22, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-64 - Residence of Children for School Purposes
Section 16-64-1. - Residency of children for school purposes.
Section 16-64-2. - Retention of residence.
Section 16-64-3. - Burden of proof.
Section 16-64-4. - Effect of guardianship.
Section 16-64-5. - Children under care and control of state agency.
Section 16-64-6. - Disputes over residency — Determination proceedings.
Section 16-64-7. - Pupil records — Transfer and access.