§ 16-67-7. State advisory council.
A state advisory council shall be established by the department of elementary and secondary education. The council shall be composed of fifteen (15) members, to be appointed by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education, and be representative of the population to be served or have demonstrated an interest in programs for educationally disadvantaged students. In appointing members to the state advisory council, the commissioner shall ensure that membership be broadly representative of the school population and include representation by teachers, parents, administrators, and school board members. Members of the state advisory council shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner, shall serve without compensation, and shall be residents of the state. The advisory council shall advise the commissioner on all matters pertaining to the literacy and dropout prevention program.
History of Section.P.L. 1987, ch. 582, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-67-1. - Declaration of policy.
Section 16-67-2. - The literacy program.
Section 16-67-3. - Coordination with programs for special populations.
Section 16-67-5. - Definition of educationally disadvantaged students.
Section 16-67-6. - Regulations of the board of regents for elementary and secondary education.