R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-102-1: Legislative purpose.

It is the purpose of the Rhode Island teachers’ advisory council to provide a streamlined communication mechanism between teachers and the state board of education, the policy setting board of elementary and secondary education by:

(1) Providing teachers with the ability to inform policymakers about implementation, concerns, and or practical issues regarding regulations and/or policies, whether proposed or promulgated;

(2) Bringing voices of classroom teachers into the conversation about policies and regulations which impact classroom activities; and

(3) Improving the conversation about the policies and regulations regarding our education system to ensure their successful implementation that benefits all Rhode Island students.