§ 16-11.4-1 - Legislative intent. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 16-11.4-1

   § 16-11.4-1  Legislative intent. – The general assembly recognizes that teaching and the rendering of otherprofessional educational services in the pre-kindergarten through grade twelve(12) of public schools in this state affect the public interest. The generalassembly further recognizes the importance of governing the preparation,licensure, and regulation of public school teachers and administrators throughpolicies for teacher and administrator certification that maintain the highestprofessional standards and that are promulgated by the board of regents forelementary and secondary education with full input from those practicing in theprofession.