# R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-19: Special rules for students with disabilities bringing firearms to school

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-21_S16-21-19

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-19
- **Heading:** Special rules for students with disabilities bringing firearms to school
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16-21 / Section 16-21-19

## Text

(a) Students with disabilities as defined by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1415, shall be subject to the provisions of § 16-21-18 to the extent permitted by the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1415.

(b) Students with disabilities as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794, shall be subject to the provisions of § 16-21-18 to the extent permitted by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-1 § 16-21-1. Transportation of public and private school pupils.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-21_S16-21-1.md)
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