# R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-3.1: Approval

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-21_S16-21-3.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-3.1
- **Heading:** Approval
- **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 16-21-3.1

## Text

(a) It shall be the duty of the superintendent of schools, private school official, or in the case of state operated schools, the responsibility of the director of the state operated school, to ensure that schools are not opened until notification is received from the aforementioned agencies that the schools are in compliance with their respective codes.

(b) Neglect by any superintendent, private school official, or the director of any state operated school to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500).

## Nearby sections

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- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-21-3.1 § 16-21-3.1. Approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-21_S16-21-3.1.md)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T16_C16-21_S16-21-3.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.