Rhode Island General Laws Title 16. Education § 16-3.1-2. Agreements

(a) Any school committee, acting for or on behalf of its district, may enter into an agreement with one or more other school committees to conduct jointly instructional education programs and/or administrative functions, provided that the agreement has been reviewed and is recommended by the commissioner of elementary and secondary education and has the approval of each participating school committee.

(b) The department of elementary and secondary education shall provide technical assistance to any school districts expressing interest in the formation of cooperative services. It shall review proposed agreements and make recommendations prior to the submission of the agreements to the commissioner of elementary and secondary education for his or her consideration.