§ 16-102-1 — § 16-102-1. Legislative purpose.

§ 16-102-1. Legislative purpose.

It is the purpose of the Rhode Island teachers' advisory council to provide a streamlined communication mechanism between teachers and the state board of education, the policy setting board of elementary and secondary education by:

(1) Providing teachers with the ability to inform policymakers about implementation, concerns, and or practical issues regarding regulations and/or policies, whether proposed or promulgated;

(2) Bringing voices of classroom teachers into the conversation about policies and regulations which impact classroom activities; and

(3) Improving the conversation about the policies and regulations regarding our education system to ensure their successful implementation that benefits all Rhode Island students.

Legislative History

P.L. 2013, ch. 330, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 433, § 1.