R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-10-35: Commercial drivers’ school license required.

No person, unless licensed under the provisions of this chapter, shall engage in the business of giving instruction for compensation in the driving of motor vehicles and motorcycles. However, no license shall be required of a person who is engaged in teaching in a regularly recognized secondary school or college driver training program or a program in § 31-10.1-1.2, which is approved by the division of motor vehicles.