Rhode Island § 16-86-1 § 16-86-1. Legislative findings.

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§ 16-86-1 — § 16-86-1. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island § 16-86-1

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-86Rhode Island Community Supports Academy [See Title 16 Chapter 97 â€” The Rhode Island Board of Education Act]

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§ 16-86-1. Legislative findings.
The general assembly finds and declares as follows:
(1) There is a distinct shortage in Rhode Island of workers who are trained and certified
            to function in direct support of individuals with developmental and/or learning disabilities
            who have special needs.
         
(2) The Paul V. Sherlock Center for Disabilities was established in 1993 at Rhode Island
            College for the express purpose of supporting community membership for individuals
            with disabilities in school, work and society.
         

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§ 16-86-1. Legislative findings.

The general assembly finds and declares as follows:

(1) There is a distinct shortage in Rhode Island of workers who are trained and certified to function in direct support of individuals with developmental and/or learning disabilities who have special needs.

(2) The Paul V. Sherlock Center for Disabilities was established in 1993 at Rhode Island College for the express purpose of supporting community membership for individuals with disabilities in school, work and society.