State sees decreased levels of stress from students, greater awareness of importance of attendance, and increased growth opportunities for educators
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Approval provides funding for facility improvements at 59 schools; projects include new schools in Barrington, East Greenwich, Johnston, Middletown and Providence
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Twelve community-based organizations and local education agencies awarded five-year grants; focus areas include support for multilingual learners, differently-abled students, and mathematics instruction
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Attendance for Success Act defines terms related to attendance, establishes criteria for excused and unexcused absences, and requires schools to develop intervention plans for students who are chronically absent
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