Rhode Island § 16-50-3 - Correspondence Schools, Home Study, and Related Courses

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§ 16-50-3. Correspondence Schools, Home Study, and Related Courses

R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-50-3

§ 16-50-3. Exceptions from chapter.

This chapter shall not apply to any course:

(1) Recognized by the state department of elementary and secondary education for purposes of complying in whole or in part with the provisions of § 16-19-1 and § 16-19-2;

(2) Offered by an educational institution accredited by the applicable national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the department of elementary and secondary education; or

(3) Offered by an employer solely to his or her employees at no charge and as part of an in service training program.

History of Section.
P.L. 1969, ch. 140, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 16-50-3 ("Correspondence Schools, Home Study, and Related Courses") 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.

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