Rhode Island § 16-38-4 § 16-38-4. Exclusive clubs.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 16-38-4 — § 16-38-4. Exclusive clubs.

Rhode Island § 16-38-4

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-38Offenses Pertaining to Schools [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-38-4 (2026).

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§ 16-38-4. Exclusive clubs.
No society, secret or otherwise, no fraternity or sorority, and no club to membership
            in which less than the entire student body shall be eligible shall be formed in any
            public school or among the pupils of the public schools; provided, that this section
            shall not apply to class or school organizations formed and conducted exclusively
            for the purposes of promoting approved school activities, and subject to supervision
            and direction by teachers under rules and regulations prescribed by school committees.
         

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§ 16-38-4. Exclusive clubs.

No society, secret or otherwise, no fraternity or sorority, and no club to membership in which less than the entire student body shall be eligible shall be formed in any public school or among the pupils of the public schools; provided, that this section shall not apply to class or school organizations formed and conducted exclusively for the purposes of promoting approved school activities, and subject to supervision and direction by teachers under rules and regulations prescribed by school committees.