Rhode Island General Laws
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-39-3 (2026)
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Any decision of the commissioner in these matters shall be subject to an appeal to and review by the board of regents for elementary and secondary education.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20
cases, 1964–2014 · leading case: Weber v. Cranston Pub. Sch. Comm., 245 F. Supp. 2d 401 (D.R.I. 2003).
Weber v. Cranston Pub. Sch. Comm., 245 F. Supp. 2d 401 (D.R.I. 2003). “” See R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-39-3 (2002)(emphasis added).”
Slattery v. Sch. Comm. of Cranston, 354 A.2d 741 (R.I. 1976). “*261 Section 16-39-3. 4 If, after this combination of appeals, plaintiff is still aggrieved, it has been held that he has recourse to judicial review by way of common law certiorari in this court.”
D'Ambra v. North Providence Sch. Comm., 601 A.2d 1370 (R.I. 1992). “Section 16-39-2 states in pertinent part “Any person aggrieved by any decision or doings of any school committee or in any other matter arising under any law relating to schools or education may appeal to the commissioner of * * * education.”
Jacob v. Burke, 296 A.2d 456 (R.I. 1972). “Section 16-39-3 provides for further appeal to the board of education.”
Asadoorian v. Warwick Sch. Comm., 691 A.2d 573 (R.I. 1997). “2d 37, 40 (1975)); see also G.L.1956 § 16-39-3. Preliminarily we note that even though we are “vested with final responsibility for statutory construction,” Gallison v.”
Pawtucket Sch. Comm. v. Bd. of Regents for Elementary & Secondary Educ., 513 A.2d 13 (R.I. 1986). “Section 16-13-4 does not provide the school committee’s route of review of the commissioner’s decision, § 16-39-3 does. Section 16-39-3 provides, “Any deci *16 sion of the commissioner in such matters shall be subject to an appeal to and review by the board of regents for…”
Sch. Comm. of Providence v. Bd. of Regents for Educ., 429 A.2d 1297 (R.I. 1981). “1956 (1969 Reenactment) § 16-39-3 and the board affirmed the commissioner’s decision.”
Kingston Hill Academy v. Chariho Reg'l Sch. Dist., 21 A.3d 264 (R.I. 2011). “After hearing the arguments of the parties, a hearing officer issues a decision and order to the commissioner of RIDE for approval.”
Gallison v. Bristol Sch. Comm., 493 A.2d 164 (R.I. 1985). “The writ heretofore issued, is quashed, and the records and papers certified to this court are ordered returned to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education with our decision endorsed therein.”
Altman v. Sch. Comm. of Town of Scituate, 347 A.2d 37 (R.I. 1975). “1956 (1969 Reenactment) §16-39-3 providing that decisions of the commissioner “shall be subject to an appeal * * * and review” authorizes the board to engage in a de novo review and to substitute its judgment for that of the commissioner.”
West Warwick Sch. Comm. v. Souliere, 626 A.2d 1280 (R.I. 1993). “) I THE JUDGMENT FOR MANDAMUS It is significant to note that the town of West Warwick did not appeal this decision as would have been permitted by § 16-39-3. Under this provision the town, through its solicitor, could have sought review by the State Board of Regents for…”
Cranston Teachers' Ass'n v. Cranston Sch. Comm., 424 A.2d 648 (R.I. 1981). “1956 (1969 Reenactment) § 16-39-3. 3 . More specifically, the board ruled that “[c]er-tified nurse-teachers are required in the care of a student when requested in writing by the student’s physician and authorized in writing by the parent or guardian of that student.”
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