Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 200 - Board of Education
Chapter 20 - Council on Elementary and Secondary Education
Subchapter 05 - General and School Operations
Part 2 - Charter School Regulations (200-RICR-20-05-2)
Section 200-RICR-20-05-2.3 - Charter amendment process

A. If a charter school plans to make a major change in its operations, the school's governing board shall submit in writing to the Council a request to amend the school's charter. The Council shall act in public session whenever a major change is made to a charter. Major changes are defined as those changes that fundamentally affect a school's mission, organizational structure, or educational program.

B. If the charter school plans to make a minor change in its operations, the school's Board shall submit in writing to the Commissioner a request to make a minor amendment to the school's charter. A minor amendment shall become effective 14 business days following the receipt of the request by the Commissioner unless the Commissioner notifies the charter operator in writing that the proposed amendment has been denied. The Commissioner shall state the reason for the denial. The Commissioner shall only deny amendments that are contrary to state or federal law or regulations that contravene the written policies of the Council, or that entail any financial or other conflicts of interest. Minor changes are defined as changes that do not fundamentally alter a charter school's organizational structure or educational program, and which comport with applicable statutes and which otherwise are in substantial compliance with Council regulations.