§ 16-9-4.1. New school construction — Regulations for technology requirements.
(a) The department of elementary and secondary education is instructed to develop regulations to ensure that any city, town, or district which undertakes “new school construction” as defined in this section provides in the planning for necessary wiring which is consistent with current standards for computer networking technology in schools.
(b) The sponsor of any new school construction project or any school project involving the leasing of any portion of an existing building for use as a school shall also comply with the requirements for schools set forth in § 23-19.14-4.
(c) For the purposes of this section, “new school construction” means:
(1) Any new school buildings.
(2) Additions of any new classrooms to existing school buildings.
History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 129, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 163, § 2; P.L. 2012, ch. 179, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 16-9 - School Funds and Property
Section 16-9-1. - Receipt and payment of school funds by town treasurer.
Section 16-9-2. - Annual statement — Contents.
Section 16-9-4. - Town providing for schoolhouses.
Section 16-9-4.1. - New school construction — Regulations for technology requirements.
Section 16-9-5. - Power of city or town to condemn for school purposes — Maximum acreage.
Section 16-9-6. - Filing of description of land taken — Notice to owners — Payment of agreed price.
Section 16-9-7. - Assessment of land value by jury — Petition of owner.
Section 16-9-8. - Late filing of petition by landowner not receiving personal notice.
Section 16-9-9. - Purchase of flags and staffs for school buildings.