Each school committee shall make, maintain, and enforce a student discipline code. The purpose of the code is to foster a positive environment that promotes learning. The department of elementary and secondary education shall provide necessary technical assistance in the development of the student discipline code. The school committee shall cause the school discipline code to be distributed to each student enrolled in the district. Each student and his or her parent, guardian, or custodian shall sign a statement verifying that they have been given a copy of the student discipline code of their respective school district.
Rhode Island School Discipline Laws & Regulations: Communication of Policy
Rhode Island School Discipline Laws & Regulations: Communication of Policy
Category: Codes of Conduct
Subcategory: Communication of Policy
State: Rhode Island
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LAWS
16-21-21. Student discipline codes.
16-21-34. Statewide bullying policy implemented.
(a) The Rhode Island department of education shall prescribe by regulation a statewide bullying policy, ensuring a consistent and unified, statewide approach to the prohibition of bullying at school. The statewide policy shall apply to all schools that are approved for the purpose of § 16-9-1 and shall contain the following:
(12) Provisions for informing parents and guardians about the bullying policy of the school district or school shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) A link to the policy prominently posted on the home page of the school district's website and distributed annually to parents and guardians of students;
(ii) A provision for notification, within twenty-four (24) hours, of the incident report, to the parents or guardians of the victim of bullying and parents or guardians of the alleged perpetrator of the bullying.
REGULATIONS
200-RICR-20-10-1 Section 1.3.2. Supportive and nurturing school community.
F. Positive Behavioral Supports and Discipline
2. Each LEA shall ensure that:
b. Students and parents/guardians are notified of district and school rules related to conduct and shall receive regular instruction regarding these rules. In addition, parents/guardians, and students shall be provided with information about early warning signs of harassing and intimidating behaviors, such as bullying, as well as prevention and intervention strategies.
200-RICR-30-10-2 Section 2.5. Information dissemination.
A. The school principal, director or head of school shall ensure that students, staff, volunteers, and parents/legal guardians are provided information regarding this Policy. This information shall include methods of discouraging and preventing this type of behavior, the procedure to file a complaint, and the disciplinary action that may be taken against those who commit acts in violation of this policy.
B. This Policy shall be:
1. Distributed annually to students, staff, volunteers, and parents/legal guardians;
2. Included in student codes of conduct, disciplinary policies, and student handbooks;
3. A prominently posted link on the home page of the school /district website.