ARTICLE XIII SPECIAL EDUCATION

Newport School District

A. Special Education is defined by the State of Rhode Island as educational facilities, materials, evaluative services, therapeutic services and instruction which are especially designed and operated by personnel with special education qualifications to meet the particular demands of students with educational disabilities.

B. Opening and closing time may vary from earlier to later than the regularly scheduled school hours depending upon bus schedules and the Principal's need concerning discipline, medication, or emotional problems that may occur.

C.   The Committee shall provide facilities for supportive services in accordance with current Regulations of the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education Governing Special Education.