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Non-Public Schools

All Rhode Island non-public schools that serve children in grades K-12 must be approved annually by RIDE. Non-public schools must follow the same legislative requirements as public schools.

Requirements, Legislation, and Frequently Asked Questions

RI Non-Public School Requirements

Rhode Island Non-Public School Requirements

Click on the topics listed below to learn about the associated non-public school requirement.

Accreditation, Registration, Licensing, and Approval
Teacher Certification
Length of School Day and Year
Curriculum
Record Keeping / Reports
Health and Safety Requirements
Annual School Health Report
Transportation
Textbooks
Testing
Special Education
Nursing and Health
Technology
Professional Development
Reimbursement for Performing State / Local Functions
Tax Exemption
Public Aid for Private Education

Reimbursement Protocols for English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies Non-Public Textbook Loan Program, Grades K-12 (posted 9/28/2022)

Legislation

RIDE approval of non-public schools in contingent upon their meeting all legal requirements in serving their students.

RI Non-Public Legislation Summary
RI Non-Public School Standards
RI Non-Public School Standards Update
RI Non-Public School Guidance
Non-Public School Guidance Update

Non-Public School Approval Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions - updated July 2020 [PDF]

Non-Public Schools

Requirements, Legislation, and Frequently Asked Questions

Rhode Island Non-Public School Requirements

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