{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-16-42.2-2","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-42.2-2","heading":"Findings.","body":"The general assembly has found and declares that:\n(1) Increasing numbers of limited English proficient students are entering Rhode Island public schools, and they must have equal access to gifted and talented programs;\n(2) That the state should encourage programs for gifted and talented students from among special populations, including LEP students;\n(3) That there is a special need to serve gifted and talented limited English proficient students in grades K through 12;\n(4) That the academy model has proven successful in other education approaches for meeting the needs of gifted and talented students.","path":["Title 16 Education","Chapter 42.2 Rhode Island Academy for Gifted and Talented Limited English Proficient Students"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE16/16-42.2/16-42.2-2.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T19:55:51Z","sha256":"e2f3bac146126ed7b38e9f22140a5d2df1fda72ea7a6d0b323afa76cf0671fd0","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-16-42.2-1","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-16-42.2-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}