Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $6,000,000 to Onward We Learn in RI.
Requires the department of administration to provide a list of certified minority and women-owned business enterprises to each prospective contractor of a construction project.
Establishes a one-year pilot outreach and tracking program at two public high and middle schools to address issues of asthma and attendance among students.
Directs each local education agency adopt a program to monitor absenteeism data to identify students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism before it becomes a chronic situation.
Authorizes the school administration to issue an out-of-school suspension to students if they are a threat to the safety of others.
Directs the department of elementary and secondary education to establish a two (2) year pilot outreach and tracking program at two (2) public high schools.
Increases the minimum required awarded to minority business enterprises to 20% and of that, require a minimum of 10% be awarded to minority owned businesses and that a minimum of 10% be awarded to women owned businesses.
Permits grand juries to issue reports and would provide for a process for review and acceptance by the superior court for dissemination to the public.
Amends the jury list and jury qualification statutes to add individuals receiving public assistance benefits.
Allows for child support payments when a child is domiciled in the home of the custodial parent and principally dependent on parent until the child is 21, or 23 if child is enrolled in an educational program.
