§ 16-77.4-4. Revocation of the charter of a mayoral academy.
(a) The board of regents may revoke the charter of a mayoral academy at any time, pursuant to § 16-77-5.1, if the school:
(1) Materially violates provisions contained in the charter;
(2) Fails to meet or pursue the educational objectives contained in the charter;
(3) Fails to comply with fiscal accountability procedures as specified in the charter;
(4) Violates provisions of law that have not been granted variance by the board of regents; or
(5) After three (3) consecutive years of operation, is not a “high-performing charter school,” defined as a charter public school that has demonstrated overall success, including: (i) Substantial progress in improving student achievement and (ii) The management and leadership necessary to establish a thriving, financially viable charter public school.
(b) After denying or prior to non-renewing or revoking a charter, the department of elementary and secondary education will hold a hearing on the issues in controversy under § 16-39-1.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 84, § 6; P.L. 2010, ch. 107, § 6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 16-77.4-2. - Procedure for creation and expansion of a mayoral academy.
Section 16-77.4-3. - Process for consideration of proposed charter or expansion.
Section 16-77.4-4. - Revocation of the charter of a mayoral academy.
Section 16-77.4-5. - Budgets and funding.
Section 16-77.4-6. - Applicability of other provisions of title 16.
Section 16-77.4-7. - Portions of title 16 applicable to mayoral academies.