Rhode Island § 16-103-4 - Student Social Media Privacy
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§ 16-103-4. Student Social Media Privacy
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-103-4
§ 16-103-4. Disciplinary action prohibited.
No educational institution shall:
(1) Discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize or threaten to discharge, discipline, or otherwise penalize any student for a student’s refusal to disclose or provide access to any information specified in § 16-103-2, or for refusal to add a coach, teacher, administrator, or other school employee or school volunteer to his or her list of contacts associated with a personal social media account, or to alter settings associated with a personal social media account, as specified in § 16-103-3; or
(2) Fail or refuse to admit any applicant as a result of the applicant’s refusal to disclose or provide access to any information specified in § 16-103-2 or for refusal to add a coach, teacher, school administrator, or other school employee or school volunteer to his or her list of contacts associated with a personal social media account or to alter settings associated with a personal social media account, as specified in § 16-103-3.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 188, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 207, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 16-103-4
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 16-103-4 cover?
Section 16-103-4 ("Student Social Media Privacy") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 16-103-4?
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Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
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How does Rhode Island § 16-103-4 apply to my situation?
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