R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-8-3
The state of Rhode Island accepts the provisions of an act passed by the senate and house of representatives of the United States in congress assembled, entitled "An act to amend the act of June 8, 1936, relating to vocational education, so as to provide for the further development of vocational education in the states and territories" approved August 1, 1946, and designates the general treasurer as custodian for vocational education funds as required by the act of congress. The general treasurer shall receive and provide for the proper custody of money paid to the state from the general treasury under the provisions of the act of congress and shall disburse the money upon orders drawn by the state controller upon requisitions of the state board of vocational education. The state board for vocational education shall have and shall exercise all powers necessary to cooperate, on behalf of the state, with the federal office of education in the administration of the provisions of the act of congress.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-8-3