Requires every school district to render assistance and cooperation within its jurisdictional power to further the objects of this chapter, to wit, providing the courts with any information concerning a child as the court may require.

# Summary of Rhode Island Bill: School District Cooperation with Family Court

This bill would require every school district in Rhode Island to assist and cooperate with the Family Court when the court is handling cases involving children who are considered delinquent or dependent. Specifically, school districts would be obligated to provide the courts with any information about a child that the court requests. This could include things like attendance records, academic performance, behavioral reports, or other school-related information that a judge might need to make decisions about a child's case.

The bill affects school districts across the state, the Family Court system, and the children and families involved in court proceedings related to delinquency (cases where a minor is accused of breaking the law) or dependency (cases where a child may need the court's protection, often due to neglect or abuse). By formalizing this requirement, the bill aims to ensure that judges have access to relevant school-based information that could help them make more informed decisions about a child's welfare or circumstances.

In practical terms, this means school districts would have a clear legal duty to respond to court requests for student information in these types of cases. The bill has already passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives and has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration.